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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.72, 6,005.12 and 1,407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.72, 6,005.12 and 1,407.28 is: 2,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.72 : 6,005.12 = 1,407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.72/6,005.12 = 1,407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.72x = 6,005.12 × 1,407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.72x = 8,450,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,885.27/4,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.23

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