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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.70, 6,901.75 and 2,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.70, 6,901.75 and 2,763.44 is: 3,813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.70 : 6,901.75 = 2,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.70/6,901.75 = 2,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.70x = 6,901.75 × 2,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.70x = 19,072,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072,582.37/5,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.22

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