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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.56, 6,005.76 and 2,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.56, 6,005.76 and 2,271.52 is: 3,404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.56 : 6,005.76 = 2,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.56/6,005.76 = 2,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.56x = 6,005.76 × 2,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.56x = 13,642,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642,203.96/4,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.97

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