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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.16, 6,011.52 and 2,157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.16, 6,011.52 and 2,157.23 is: 3,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.16 : 6,011.52 = 2,157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.16/6,011.52 = 2,157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.16x = 6,011.52 × 2,157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.16x = 12,968,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,968,238.23/4,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.08

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