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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.48, 6,901.59 and 2,763.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.48, 6,901.59 and 2,763.31 is: 3,813.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.48 : 6,901.59 = 2,763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.48/6,901.59 = 2,763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.48x = 6,901.59 × 2,763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.48x = 19,071,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,071,218.85/5,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.12

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