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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.76, 6,945.18 and 2,764.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.76, 6,945.18 and 2,764.13 is: 3,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.76 : 6,945.18 = 2,764.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.76/6,945.18 = 2,764.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.76x = 6,945.18 × 2,764.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.76x = 19,197,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,197,366.57/5,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.48

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