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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.07, 6,015.43 and 2,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.07, 6,015.43 and 2,060.21 is: 3,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.07 : 6,015.43 = 2,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.07/6,015.43 = 2,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.07x = 6,015.43 × 2,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.07x = 12,393,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393,049.04/4,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.25

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