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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.72, 6,013.32 and 2,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.72, 6,013.32 and 2,545.84 is: 3,818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.72 : 6,013.32 = 2,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.72/6,013.32 = 2,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.72x = 6,013.32 × 2,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.72x = 15,308,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,950.59/4,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.91

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