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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.43, 6,027.57 and 2,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.43, 6,027.57 and 2,173.16 is: 3,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.43 : 6,027.57 = 2,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.43/6,027.57 = 2,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.43x = 6,027.57 × 2,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.43x = 13,098,889.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098,889.09/4,018.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.70

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