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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.56, 6,002.38 and 2,316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.56, 6,002.38 and 2,316.89 is: 3,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.56 : 6,002.38 = 2,316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.56/6,002.38 = 2,316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.56x = 6,002.38 × 2,316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.56x = 13,906,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,906,854.20/4,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.15

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