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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.77, 6,012.50 and 1,375.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.77, 6,012.50 and 1,375.07 is: 2,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.77 : 6,012.50 = 1,375.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.77/6,012.50 = 1,375.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.77x = 6,012.50 × 1,375.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.77x = 8,267,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267,571.44/4,007.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.89

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