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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.61, 6,012.63 and 2,839.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.61, 6,012.63 and 2,839.87 is: 4,260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.61 : 6,012.63 = 2,839.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.61/6,012.63 = 2,839.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.61x = 6,012.63 × 2,839.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.61x = 17,075,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075,112.51/4,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.67

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