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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.91, 6,902.30 and 2,763.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.91, 6,902.30 and 2,763.77 is: 3,813.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.91 : 6,902.30 = 2,763.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.91/6,902.30 = 2,763.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.91x = 6,902.30 × 2,763.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.91x = 19,076,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076,377.01/5,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.82

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