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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.39, 6,011.10 and 2,629.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.39, 6,011.10 and 2,629.47 is: 3,944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.39 : 6,011.10 = 2,629.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.39/6,011.10 = 2,629.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.39x = 6,011.10 × 2,629.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.39x = 15,806,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806,007.12/4,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.22

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