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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.98, 6,017.97 and 2,772.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.98, 6,017.97 and 2,772.62 is: 4,158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.98 : 6,017.97 = 2,772.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.98/6,017.97 = 2,772.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.98x = 6,017.97 × 2,772.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.98x = 16,685,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685,543.98/4,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.93

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