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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.35, 6,010.26 and 1,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.35, 6,010.26 and 1,373.73 is: 2,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.35 : 6,010.26 = 1,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.35/6,010.26 = 1,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.35x = 6,010.26 × 1,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.35x = 8,256,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,474.47/4,006.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.85

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