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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.96, 6,902.49 and 2,763.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.96, 6,902.49 and 2,763.93 is: 3,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.96 : 6,902.49 = 2,763.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.96/6,902.49 = 2,763.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.96x = 6,902.49 × 2,763.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.96x = 19,077,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077,999.19/5,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.10

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