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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.16, 6,011.70 and 2,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.16, 6,011.70 and 2,425.96 is: 3,638.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.16 : 6,011.70 = 2,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.16/6,011.70 = 2,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.16x = 6,011.70 × 2,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.16x = 14,584,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584,143.73/4,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.61

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