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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.88, 6,005.62 and 2,777.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.88, 6,005.62 and 2,777.69 is: 4,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.88 : 6,005.62 = 2,777.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.88/6,005.62 = 2,777.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.88x = 6,005.62 × 2,777.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.88x = 16,681,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,681,758.69/4,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.24

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