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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.96, 6,024.76 and 2,366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.96, 6,024.76 and 2,366.28 is: 3,556.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.96 : 6,024.76 = 2,366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.96/6,024.76 = 2,366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.96x = 6,024.76 × 2,366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.96x = 14,256,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,256,269.09/4,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.10

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