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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.91, 6,013.60 and 1,543.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.91, 6,013.60 and 1,543.73 is: 2,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.91 : 6,013.60 = 1,543.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.91/6,013.60 = 1,543.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.91x = 6,013.60 × 1,543.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.91x = 9,283,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,402.39/4,008.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.70

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