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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.12, 6,023.76 and 2,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.12, 6,023.76 and 2,066.26 is: 3,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.12 : 6,023.76 = 2,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.12/6,023.76 = 2,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.12x = 6,023.76 × 2,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.12x = 12,446,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446,654.34/4,015.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.95

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