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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.78, 6,902.46 and 2,763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.78, 6,902.46 and 2,763.66 is: 3,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.78 : 6,902.46 = 2,763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.78/6,902.46 = 2,763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.78x = 6,902.46 × 2,763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.78x = 19,076,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076,052.60/5,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.85

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