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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.16, 6,014.70 and 2,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.16, 6,014.70 and 2,427.96 is: 3,641.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.16 : 6,014.70 = 2,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.16/6,014.70 = 2,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.16x = 6,014.70 × 2,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.16x = 14,603,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,451.01/4,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.61

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