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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.72, 6,013.02 and 1,543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.72, 6,013.02 and 1,543.96 is: 2,315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.72 : 6,013.02 = 1,543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.72/6,013.02 = 1,543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.72x = 6,013.02 × 1,543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.72x = 9,283,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,862.36/4,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.34

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