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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.49, 6,901.94 and 2,763.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.49, 6,901.94 and 2,763.58 is: 3,813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.49 : 6,901.94 = 2,763.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.49/6,901.94 = 2,763.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.49x = 6,901.94 × 2,763.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.49x = 19,074,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,049.53/5,001.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.67

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