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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.86, 6,024.48 and 2,167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.86, 6,024.48 and 2,167.63 is: 3,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.86 : 6,024.48 = 2,167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.86/6,024.48 = 2,167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.86x = 6,024.48 × 2,167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.86x = 13,058,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,058,843.58/4,016.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.01

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