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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.76, 6,013.79 and 2,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.76, 6,013.79 and 2,059.96 is: 3,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.76 : 6,013.79 = 2,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.76/6,013.79 = 2,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.76x = 6,013.79 × 2,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.76x = 12,388,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388,166.85/4,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.05

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