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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.60, 6,337.05 and 2,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.60, 6,337.05 and 2,004.13 is: 3,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.60 : 6,337.05 = 2,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.60/6,337.05 = 2,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.60x = 6,337.05 × 2,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.60x = 12,700,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700,272.02/4,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.55

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