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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.02, 6,013.38 and 2,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.02, 6,013.38 and 2,525.52 is: 3,789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.02 : 6,013.38 = 2,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.02/6,013.38 = 2,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.02x = 6,013.38 × 2,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.02x = 15,186,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,911.46/4,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.13

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