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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.86, 6,006.60 and 2,361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.86, 6,006.60 and 2,361.42 is: 3,537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.86 : 6,006.60 = 2,361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.86/6,006.60 = 2,361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.86x = 6,006.60 × 2,361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.86x = 14,184,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184,105.37/4,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.31

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