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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.93, 6,902.64 and 2,763.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.93, 6,902.64 and 2,763.63 is: 3,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.93 : 6,902.64 = 2,763.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.93/6,902.64 = 2,763.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.93x = 6,902.64 × 2,763.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.93x = 19,076,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076,342.98/5,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.80

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