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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.36, 6,003.86 and 2,053.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.36, 6,003.86 and 2,053.71 is: 3,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.36 : 6,003.86 = 2,053.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.36/6,003.86 = 2,053.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.36x = 6,003.86 × 2,053.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.36x = 12,330,177.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330,177.05/4,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.50

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