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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.64, 6,021 and 2,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.64, 6,021 and 2,916.24 is: 4,378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.64 : 6,021 = 2,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.64/6,021 = 2,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.64x = 6,021 × 2,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.64x = 17,558,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558,681.04/4,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.02

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