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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.03, 6,005.96 and 2,506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.03, 6,005.96 and 2,506.73 is: 3,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.03 : 6,005.96 = 2,506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.03/6,005.96 = 2,506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.03x = 6,005.96 × 2,506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.03x = 15,055,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,307.58/4,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.22

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