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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.38, 6,023.61 and 2,163.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.38, 6,023.61 and 2,163.99 is: 3,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.38 : 6,023.61 = 2,163.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.38/6,023.61 = 2,163.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.38x = 6,023.61 × 2,163.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.38x = 13,035,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035,031.80/4,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.28

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