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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.62, 6,904.93 and 2,765.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.62, 6,904.93 and 2,765.54 is: 3,816.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.62 : 6,904.93 = 2,765.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.62/6,904.93 = 2,765.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.62x = 6,904.93 × 2,765.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.62x = 19,095,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,095,818.67/5,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.40

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