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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.37, 6,901.78 and 2,763.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.37, 6,901.78 and 2,763.18 is: 3,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.37 : 6,901.78 = 2,763.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.37/6,901.78 = 2,763.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.37x = 6,901.78 × 2,763.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.37x = 19,070,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070,860.46/5,001.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.13

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