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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.40, 6,015.11 and 2,445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.40, 6,015.11 and 2,445.15 is: 3,672.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.40 : 6,015.11 = 2,445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.40/6,015.11 = 2,445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.40x = 6,015.11 × 2,445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.40x = 14,707,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707,833.99/4,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.92

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