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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.62, 6,903.48 and 2,764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.62, 6,903.48 and 2,764.71 is: 3,815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.62 : 6,903.48 = 2,764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.62/6,903.48 = 2,764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.62x = 6,903.48 × 2,764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.62x = 19,086,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,086,120.19/5,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.22

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