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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.08, 6,026.24 and 2,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.08, 6,026.24 and 2,373.12 is: 3,561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.08 : 6,026.24 = 2,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.08/6,026.24 = 2,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.08x = 6,026.24 × 2,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.08x = 14,300,990.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300,990.67/4,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.82

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