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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.83, 6,021.68 and 1,547.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.83, 6,021.68 and 1,547.87 is: 2,322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.83 : 6,021.68 = 1,547.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.83/6,021.68 = 1,547.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.83x = 6,021.68 × 1,547.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.83x = 9,320,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,320,739.97/4,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.73

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