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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.77, 6,012.75 and 2,344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.77, 6,012.75 and 2,344.37 is: 3,515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.77 : 6,012.75 = 2,344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.77/6,012.75 = 2,344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.77x = 6,012.75 × 2,344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.77x = 14,096,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096,080.65/4,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.43

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