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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.23, 6,008.27 and 1,812.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.23, 6,008.27 and 1,812.75 is: 2,718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.23 : 6,008.27 = 1,812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.23/6,008.27 = 1,812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.23x = 6,008.27 × 1,812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.23x = 10,891,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891,482.38/4,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.64

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