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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.01, 6,388.88 and 2,072.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.01, 6,388.88 and 2,072.07 is: 3,103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.01 : 6,388.88 = 2,072.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.01/6,388.88 = 2,072.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.01x = 6,388.88 × 2,072.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.01x = 13,238,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238,196.22/4,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.91

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