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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.07, 6,007.45 and 2,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.07, 6,007.45 and 2,524.44 is: 3,787.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.07 : 6,007.45 = 2,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.07/6,007.45 = 2,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.07x = 6,007.45 × 2,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.07x = 15,165,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165,447.08/4,004.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.51

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