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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.83, 6,014.60 and 2,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.83, 6,014.60 and 2,702.96 is: 4,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.83 : 6,014.60 = 2,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.83/6,014.60 = 2,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.83x = 6,014.60 × 2,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.83x = 16,257,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257,223.22/4,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.34

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