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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.10, 6,903.71 and 2,764.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.10, 6,903.71 and 2,764.41 is: 3,814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.10 : 6,903.71 = 2,764.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.10/6,903.71 = 2,764.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.10x = 6,903.71 × 2,764.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.10x = 19,084,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,710.00/5,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.58

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