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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.99, 6,014.99 and 2,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.99, 6,014.99 and 2,161.98 is: 3,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.99 : 6,014.99 = 2,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.99/6,014.99 = 2,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.99x = 6,014.99 × 2,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.99x = 13,004,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004,262.82/4,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.97

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