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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.09, 6,017.40 and 2,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.09, 6,017.40 and 2,161.16 is: 3,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.09 : 6,017.40 = 2,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.09/6,017.40 = 2,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.09x = 6,017.40 × 2,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.09x = 13,004,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004,564.18/4,010.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.96

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