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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.38, 6,901.92 and 2,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.38, 6,901.92 and 2,763.32 is: 3,813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.38 : 6,901.92 = 2,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.38/6,901.92 = 2,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.38x = 6,901.92 × 2,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.38x = 19,072,213.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072,213.57/5,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.39

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