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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.61, 6,015.63 and 2,841.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.61, 6,015.63 and 2,841.87 is: 4,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.61 : 6,015.63 = 2,841.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.61/6,015.63 = 2,841.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.61x = 6,015.63 × 2,841.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.61x = 17,095,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095,638.43/4,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.67

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