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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.37, 6,013.77 and 2,840.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.37, 6,013.77 and 2,840.64 is: 4,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.37 : 6,013.77 = 2,840.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.37/6,013.77 = 2,840.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.37x = 6,013.77 × 2,840.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.37x = 17,082,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082,955.61/4,008.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.82

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