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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.64, 6,009.12 and 2,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.64, 6,009.12 and 2,060.64 is: 3,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.64 : 6,009.12 = 2,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.64/6,009.12 = 2,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.64x = 6,009.12 × 2,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.64x = 12,382,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382,633.04/4,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.07

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