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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.18, 6,014.40 and 2,688.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.18, 6,014.40 and 2,688.69 is: 4,034.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.18 : 6,014.40 = 2,688.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.18/6,014.40 = 2,688.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.18x = 6,014.40 × 2,688.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.18x = 16,170,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170,843.69/4,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.46

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