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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.56, 6,083.02 and 2,669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.56, 6,083.02 and 2,669.73 is: 3,999.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.56 : 6,083.02 = 2,669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.56/6,083.02 = 2,669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.56x = 6,083.02 × 2,669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.56x = 16,239,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,239,986.49/4,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.44

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