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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.79, 6,013.71 and 2,453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.79, 6,013.71 and 2,453.33 is: 3,676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.79 : 6,013.71 = 2,453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.79/6,013.71 = 2,453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.79x = 6,013.71 × 2,453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.79x = 14,753,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753,630.19/4,012.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.66

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