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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.39, 6,901.33 and 2,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.39, 6,901.33 and 2,763.16 is: 3,812.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.39 : 6,901.33 = 2,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.39/6,901.33 = 2,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.39x = 6,901.33 × 2,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.39x = 19,069,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,069,479.00/5,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.84

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