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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.67, 6,018.18 and 2,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.67, 6,018.18 and 2,162.60 is: 3,245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.67 : 6,018.18 = 2,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.67/6,018.18 = 2,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.67x = 6,018.18 × 2,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.67x = 13,014,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014,912.60/4,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.88

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