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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.06, 6,028.41 and 2,612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.06, 6,028.41 and 2,612.50 is: 3,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.06 : 6,028.41 = 2,612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.06/6,028.41 = 2,612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.06x = 6,028.41 × 2,612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.06x = 15,749,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,749,221.13/4,021.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.68

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