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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.35, 6,901.81 and 2,763.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.35, 6,901.81 and 2,763.05 is: 3,812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.35 : 6,901.81 = 2,763.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.35/6,901.81 = 2,763.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.35x = 6,901.81 × 2,763.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.35x = 19,070,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070,004.70/5,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.98

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