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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.52, 6,904.93 and 2,765.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.52, 6,904.93 and 2,765.39 is: 3,816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.52 : 6,904.93 = 2,765.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.52/6,904.93 = 2,765.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.52x = 6,904.93 × 2,765.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.52x = 19,094,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,824.37/5,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.28

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