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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.68, 6,902.21 and 2,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.68, 6,902.21 and 2,763.56 is: 3,813.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.68 : 6,902.21 = 2,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.68/6,902.21 = 2,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.68x = 6,902.21 × 2,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.68x = 19,074,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,657.65/5,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.65

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