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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.87, 6,902.51 and 2,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.87, 6,902.51 and 2,763.84 is: 3,814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.87 : 6,902.51 = 2,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.87/6,902.51 = 2,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.87x = 6,902.51 × 2,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.87x = 19,077,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077,445.30/5,001.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.06

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