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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.13, 6,023.12 and 1,550.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.13, 6,023.12 and 1,550.49 is: 2,325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.13 : 6,023.12 = 1,550.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.13/6,023.12 = 1,550.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.13x = 6,023.12 × 1,550.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.13x = 9,338,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338,779.58/4,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.32

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