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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.62, 6,016.05 and 2,772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.62, 6,016.05 and 2,772.06 is: 4,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.62 : 6,016.05 = 2,772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.62/6,016.05 = 2,772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.62x = 6,016.05 × 2,772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.62x = 16,676,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,829.00/4,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.92

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