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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.46, 6,012.63 and 2,511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.46, 6,012.63 and 2,511.18 is: 3,763.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.46 : 6,012.63 = 2,511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.46/6,012.63 = 2,511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.46x = 6,012.63 × 2,511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.46x = 15,098,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098,796.20/4,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.92

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