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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.36, 6,038.73 and 2,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.36, 6,038.73 and 2,177.13 is: 3,265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.36 : 6,038.73 = 2,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.36/6,038.73 = 2,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.36x = 6,038.73 × 2,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.36x = 13,147,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,147,100.24/4,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.26

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