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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.78, 6,010.07 and 2,772.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.78, 6,010.07 and 2,772.62 is: 4,156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.78 : 6,010.07 = 2,772.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.78/6,010.07 = 2,772.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.78x = 6,010.07 × 2,772.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.78x = 16,663,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663,596.37/4,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.77

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