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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.48, 6,017.22 and 2,772.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.48, 6,017.22 and 2,772.12 is: 4,158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.48 : 6,017.22 = 2,772.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.48/6,017.22 = 2,772.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.48x = 6,017.22 × 2,772.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.48x = 16,680,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680,455.91/4,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.18

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