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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.95, 6,006.15 and 2,957.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.95, 6,006.15 and 2,957.39 is: 4,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.95 : 6,006.15 = 2,957.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.95/6,006.15 = 2,957.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.95x = 6,006.15 × 2,957.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.95x = 17,762,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,527.95/4,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.72

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