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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.17, 6,006.95 and 2,451.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.17, 6,006.95 and 2,451.83 is: 3,671.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.17 : 6,006.95 = 2,451.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.17/6,006.95 = 2,451.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.17x = 6,006.95 × 2,451.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.17x = 14,728,007.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,007.96/4,011.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.75

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