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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.94, 6,902.28 and 2,763.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.94, 6,902.28 and 2,763.91 is: 3,813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.94 : 6,902.28 = 2,763.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.94/6,902.28 = 2,763.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.94x = 6,902.28 × 2,763.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.94x = 19,077,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077,280.71/5,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.98

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