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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.06, 6,911.58 and 2,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.06, 6,911.58 and 2,009.56 is: 3,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.06 : 6,911.58 = 2,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.06/6,911.58 = 2,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.06x = 6,911.58 × 2,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.06x = 13,889,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,889,234.70/4,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.50

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