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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.23, 6,004.47 and 2,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.23, 6,004.47 and 2,836.56 is: 4,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.23 : 6,004.47 = 2,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.23/6,004.47 = 2,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.23x = 6,004.47 × 2,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.23x = 17,032,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,039.42/4,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.39

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