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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.08, 6,012.72 and 2,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.08, 6,012.72 and 2,364.12 is: 3,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.08 : 6,012.72 = 2,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.08/6,012.72 = 2,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.08x = 6,012.72 × 2,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.08x = 14,214,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,214,791.61/4,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.30

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