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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.03, 6,023.50 and 2,553.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.03, 6,023.50 and 2,553.21 is: 3,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.03 : 6,023.50 = 2,553.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.03/6,023.50 = 2,553.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.03x = 6,023.50 × 2,553.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.03x = 15,379,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,379,254.05/4,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.33

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