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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.67, 6,012.50 and 3,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.67, 6,012.50 and 3,973.64 is: 5,962.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.67 : 6,012.50 = 3,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.67/6,012.50 = 3,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.67x = 6,012.50 × 3,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.67x = 23,891,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891,460.57/4,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.93

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