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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.70, 6,021.15 and 2,637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.70, 6,021.15 and 2,637.70 is: 3,955.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.70 : 6,021.15 = 2,637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.70/6,021.15 = 2,637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.70x = 6,021.15 × 2,637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.70x = 15,881,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881,987.36/4,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.96

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