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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.50, 6,904.83 and 2,765.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.50, 6,904.83 and 2,765.38 is: 3,816.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.50 : 6,904.83 = 2,765.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.50/6,904.83 = 2,765.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.50x = 6,904.83 × 2,765.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.50x = 19,094,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,478.79/5,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.22

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