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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.60, 6,017.40 and 3,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.60, 6,017.40 and 3,176.40 is: 4,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.60 : 6,017.40 = 3,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.60/6,017.40 = 3,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.60x = 6,017.40 × 3,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.60x = 19,113,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113,669.36/4,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.60

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