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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.73, 6,016.09 and 2,162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.73, 6,016.09 and 2,162.71 is: 3,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.73 : 6,016.09 = 2,162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.73/6,016.09 = 2,162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.73x = 6,016.09 × 2,162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.73x = 13,011,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,011,058.00/4,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.06

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