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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.08, 6,012.52 and 2,162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.08, 6,012.52 and 2,162.52 is: 3,242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.08 : 6,012.52 = 2,162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.08/6,012.52 = 2,162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.08x = 6,012.52 × 2,162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.08x = 13,002,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002,194.75/4,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.38

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