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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.28, 6,006.33 and 2,506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.28, 6,006.33 and 2,506.98 is: 3,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.28 : 6,006.33 = 2,506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.28/6,006.33 = 2,506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.28x = 6,006.33 × 2,506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.28x = 15,057,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057,749.18/4,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.60

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