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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.69, 6,016.14 and 2,772.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.69, 6,016.14 and 2,772.12 is: 4,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.69 : 6,016.14 = 2,772.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.69/6,016.14 = 2,772.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.69x = 6,016.14 × 2,772.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.69x = 16,677,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,677,462.02/4,017.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.01

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