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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.14, 6,008.27 and 1,372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.14, 6,008.27 and 1,372.95 is: 2,059.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.14 : 6,008.27 = 1,372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.14/6,008.27 = 1,372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.14x = 6,008.27 × 1,372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.14x = 8,249,047.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,047.43/4,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.62

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