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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.98, 6,017.91 and 2,777.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.98, 6,017.91 and 2,777.83 is: 4,164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.98 : 6,017.91 = 2,777.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.98/6,017.91 = 2,777.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.98x = 6,017.91 × 2,777.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.98x = 16,716,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,716,730.94/4,013.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.63

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