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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.43, 6,901.79 and 2,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.43, 6,901.79 and 2,763.26 is: 3,813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.43 : 6,901.79 = 2,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.43/6,901.79 = 2,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.43x = 6,901.79 × 2,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.43x = 19,071,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,071,440.24/5,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.20

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