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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.50, 6,903.55 and 2,764.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.50, 6,903.55 and 2,764.47 is: 3,815.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.50 : 6,903.55 = 2,764.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.50/6,903.55 = 2,764.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.50x = 6,903.55 × 2,764.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.50x = 19,084,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,656.87/5,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.02

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