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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.06, 6,006.51 and 1,539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.06, 6,006.51 and 1,539.96 is: 2,309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.06 : 6,006.51 = 1,539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.06/6,006.51 = 1,539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.06x = 6,006.51 × 1,539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.06x = 9,249,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249,785.14/4,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.52

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