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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.93, 6,905.52 and 2,765.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.93, 6,905.52 and 2,765.99 is: 3,817.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.93 : 6,905.52 = 2,765.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.93/6,905.52 = 2,765.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.93x = 6,905.52 × 2,765.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.93x = 19,100,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,100,564.74/5,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.12

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