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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.40, 6,901.57 and 2,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.40, 6,901.57 and 2,763.25 is: 3,813.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.40 : 6,901.57 = 2,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.40/6,901.57 = 2,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.40x = 6,901.57 × 2,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.40x = 19,070,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070,749.50/5,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.09

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