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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.64, 6,012.40 and 2,136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.64, 6,012.40 and 2,136.59 is: 3,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.64 : 6,012.40 = 2,136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.64/6,012.40 = 2,136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.64x = 6,012.40 × 2,136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.64x = 12,846,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,846,044.53/4,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.79

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