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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.73, 6,010.13 and 2,617.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.73, 6,010.13 and 2,617.65 is: 3,928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.73 : 6,010.13 = 2,617.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.73/6,010.13 = 2,617.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.73x = 6,010.13 × 2,617.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.73x = 15,732,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,732,416.79/4,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.46

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