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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.16, 6,004.73 and 2,551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.16, 6,004.73 and 2,551.53 is: 3,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.16 : 6,004.73 = 2,551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.16/6,004.73 = 2,551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.16x = 6,004.73 × 2,551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.16x = 15,321,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321,277.63/4,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.30

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