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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.71, 6,005.81 and 2,364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.71, 6,005.81 and 2,364.03 is: 3,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.71 : 6,005.81 = 2,364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.71/6,005.81 = 2,364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.71x = 6,005.81 × 2,364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.71x = 14,197,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197,920.92/4,006.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.54

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