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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.56, 6,008.34 and 2,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.56, 6,008.34 and 2,058.32 is: 3,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.56 : 6,008.34 = 2,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.56/6,008.34 = 2,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.56x = 6,008.34 × 2,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.56x = 12,367,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367,086.39/4,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.48

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