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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.16, 6,010.20 and 2,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.16, 6,010.20 and 2,424.96 is: 3,637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.16 : 6,010.20 = 2,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.16/6,010.20 = 2,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.16x = 6,010.20 × 2,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.16x = 14,574,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574,494.59/4,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.11

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