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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.96, 6,013.38 and 2,511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.96, 6,013.38 and 2,511.68 is: 3,764.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.96 : 6,013.38 = 2,511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.96/6,013.38 = 2,511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.96x = 6,013.38 × 2,511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.96x = 15,103,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,656.21/4,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.66

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