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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.83, 6,014.02 and 2,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.83, 6,014.02 and 2,841.28 is: 4,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.83 : 6,014.02 = 2,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.83/6,014.02 = 2,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.83x = 6,014.02 × 2,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.83x = 17,087,505.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,087,505.93/4,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.16

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