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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.56, 6,124.50 and 2,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.56, 6,124.50 and 2,002.68 is: 3,003.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.56 : 6,124.50 = 2,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.56/6,124.50 = 2,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.56x = 6,124.50 × 2,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.56x = 12,265,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,265,413.66/4,083.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.61

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