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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.06, 6,001.68 and 2,612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.06, 6,001.68 and 2,612.04 is: 3,920.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.06 : 6,001.68 = 2,612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.06/6,001.68 = 2,612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.06x = 6,001.68 × 2,612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.06x = 15,676,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,628.23/3,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.08

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