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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.61, 6,007.73 and 2,362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.61, 6,007.73 and 2,362.17 is: 3,538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.61 : 6,007.73 = 2,362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.61/6,007.73 = 2,362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.61x = 6,007.73 × 2,362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.61x = 14,191,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,191,267.76/4,010.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.43

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