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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.41, 6,904.51 and 2,765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.41, 6,904.51 and 2,765.14 is: 3,815.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.41 : 6,904.51 = 2,765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.41/6,904.51 = 2,765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.41x = 6,904.51 × 2,765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.41x = 19,091,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,091,936.78/5,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.78

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