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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.29, 6,016.94 and 1,547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.29, 6,016.94 and 1,547.27 is: 2,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.29 : 6,016.94 = 1,547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.29/6,016.94 = 1,547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.29x = 6,016.94 × 1,547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.29x = 9,309,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,309,830.75/4,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.91

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