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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.08, 6,351.40 and 2,012.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.08, 6,351.40 and 2,012.01 is: 3,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.08 : 6,351.40 = 2,012.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.08/6,351.40 = 2,012.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.08x = 6,351.40 × 2,012.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.08x = 12,779,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,779,059.41/4,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.01

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