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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.19, 6,013.78 and 2,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.19, 6,013.78 and 2,631.24 is: 3,946.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.19 : 6,013.78 = 2,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.19/6,013.78 = 2,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.19x = 6,013.78 × 2,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.19x = 15,823,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,698.49/4,009.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.86

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