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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.30, 6,903.38 and 2,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.30, 6,903.38 and 2,764.27 is: 3,814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.30 : 6,903.38 = 2,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.30/6,903.38 = 2,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.30x = 6,903.38 × 2,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.30x = 19,082,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,806.23/5,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.81

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