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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.96, 6,011.01 and 2,053.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.96, 6,011.01 and 2,053.53 is: 3,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.96 : 6,011.01 = 2,053.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.96/6,011.01 = 2,053.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.96x = 6,011.01 × 2,053.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.96x = 12,343,789.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343,789.37/3,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.98

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