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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.86, 6,904.37 and 2,765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.86, 6,904.37 and 2,765.18 is: 3,816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.86 : 6,904.37 = 2,765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.86/6,904.37 = 2,765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.86x = 6,904.37 × 2,765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.86x = 19,091,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,091,777.49/5,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.17

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