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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.04, 6,902.75 and 2,763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.04, 6,902.75 and 2,763.97 is: 3,814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.04 : 6,902.75 = 2,763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.04/6,902.75 = 2,763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.04x = 6,902.75 × 2,763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.04x = 19,078,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,078,983.57/5,002.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.24

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