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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.72, 6,073.18 and 2,666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.72, 6,073.18 and 2,666.01 is: 3,996.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.72 : 6,073.18 = 2,666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.72/6,073.18 = 2,666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.72x = 6,073.18 × 2,666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.72x = 16,191,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191,174.72/4,051.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.12

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