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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.32, 6,008.04 and 2,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.32, 6,008.04 and 2,627.40 is: 3,941.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.32 : 6,008.04 = 2,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.32/6,008.04 = 2,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.32x = 6,008.04 × 2,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.32x = 15,785,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785,524.30/4,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.14

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