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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.52, 6,014.88 and 2,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.52, 6,014.88 and 2,625.12 is: 3,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.52 : 6,014.88 = 2,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.52/6,014.88 = 2,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.52x = 6,014.88 × 2,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.52x = 15,789,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,789,781.79/4,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.04

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