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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.97, 6,015.87 and 1,511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.97, 6,015.87 and 1,511.93 is: 2,268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.97 : 6,015.87 = 1,511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.97/6,015.87 = 1,511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.97x = 6,015.87 × 1,511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.97x = 9,095,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,589.37/4,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.24

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