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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.40, 6,017.76 and 2,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.40, 6,017.76 and 2,162.33 is: 3,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.40 : 6,017.76 = 2,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.40/6,017.76 = 2,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.40x = 6,017.76 × 2,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.40x = 13,012,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012,352.89/4,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.47

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