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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.06, 6,014.46 and 2,712.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.06, 6,014.46 and 2,712.54 is: 4,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.06 : 6,014.46 = 2,712.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.06/6,014.46 = 2,712.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.06x = 6,014.46 × 2,712.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.06x = 16,314,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314,463.33/4,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.52

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