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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.26, 6,016.34 and 2,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.26, 6,016.34 and 2,373.10 is: 3,563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.26 : 6,016.34 = 2,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.26/6,016.34 = 2,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.26x = 6,016.34 × 2,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.26x = 14,277,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,367.35/4,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.76

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