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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.31, 6,903.25 and 2,764.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.31, 6,903.25 and 2,764.13 is: 3,814.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.31 : 6,903.25 = 2,764.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.31/6,903.25 = 2,764.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.31x = 6,903.25 × 2,764.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.31x = 19,081,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,081,490.77/5,002.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.53

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