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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.49, 6,903.25 and 2,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.49, 6,903.25 and 2,764.32 is: 3,814.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.49 : 6,903.25 = 2,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.49/6,903.25 = 2,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.49x = 6,903.25 × 2,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.49x = 19,082,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,752.33/5,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.65

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