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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.48, 6,015.66 and 2,723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.48, 6,015.66 and 2,723.08 is: 4,085.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.48 : 6,015.66 = 2,723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.48/6,015.66 = 2,723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.48x = 6,015.66 × 2,723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.48x = 16,381,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381,123.43/4,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.60

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