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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.73, 5,636.70 and 2,406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.73, 5,636.70 and 2,406.11 is: 3,321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.73 : 5,636.70 = 2,406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.73/5,636.70 = 2,406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.73x = 5,636.70 × 2,406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.73x = 13,562,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,492.05/4,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.11

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