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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.11, 6,904.71 and 2,765.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.11, 6,904.71 and 2,765.42 is: 3,816.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.11 : 6,904.71 = 2,765.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.11/6,904.71 = 2,765.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.11x = 6,904.71 × 2,765.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.11x = 19,094,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,423.13/5,003.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.51

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