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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.38, 6,904.62 and 2,765.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.38, 6,904.62 and 2,765.41 is: 3,816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.38 : 6,904.62 = 2,765.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.38/6,904.62 = 2,765.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.38x = 6,904.62 × 2,765.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.38x = 19,094,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,087.93/5,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.24

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