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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.36, 6,008.70 and 2,156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.36, 6,008.70 and 2,156.84 is: 3,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.36 : 6,008.70 = 2,156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.36/6,008.70 = 2,156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.36x = 6,008.70 × 2,156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.36x = 12,959,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959,804.51/4,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.42

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