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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.83, 6,013.85 and 2,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.83, 6,013.85 and 2,546.71 is: 3,814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.83 : 6,013.85 = 2,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.83/6,013.85 = 2,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.83x = 6,013.85 × 2,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.83x = 15,315,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,315,504.17/4,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.73

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