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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.39, 6,008.11 and 2,627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.39, 6,008.11 and 2,627.48 is: 3,941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.39 : 6,008.11 = 2,627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.39/6,008.11 = 2,627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.39x = 6,008.11 × 2,627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.39x = 15,786,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,188.86/4,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.24

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