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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.41, 6,901.93 and 2,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.41, 6,901.93 and 2,763.28 is: 3,813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.41 : 6,901.93 = 2,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.41/6,901.93 = 2,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.41x = 6,901.93 × 2,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.41x = 19,071,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,071,930.62/5,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.31

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