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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.32, 6,901.82 and 3,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.32, 6,901.82 and 3,763.16 is: 5,186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.32 : 6,901.82 = 3,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.32/6,901.82 = 3,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.32x = 6,901.82 × 3,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.32x = 25,972,652.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,972,652.95/5,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.94

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