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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.98, 6,013.53 and 1,543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.98, 6,013.53 and 1,543.56 is: 2,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.98 : 6,013.53 = 1,543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.98/6,013.53 = 1,543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.98x = 6,013.53 × 1,543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.98x = 9,282,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,244.37/4,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.79

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