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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.27, 6,010.67 and 2,781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.27, 6,010.67 and 2,781.08 is: 4,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.27 : 6,010.67 = 2,781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.27/6,010.67 = 2,781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.27x = 6,010.67 × 2,781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.27x = 16,716,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,716,124.07/4,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.29

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