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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.36, 6,008.85 and 2,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.36, 6,008.85 and 2,362.92 is: 3,539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.36 : 6,008.85 = 2,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.36/6,008.85 = 2,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.36x = 6,008.85 × 2,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.36x = 14,198,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,198,431.84/4,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.56

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