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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.08, 6,015.89 and 2,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.08, 6,015.89 and 2,160.16 is: 3,241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.08 : 6,015.89 = 2,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.08/6,015.89 = 2,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.08x = 6,015.89 × 2,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.08x = 12,995,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,995,284.94/4,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.46

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