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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.56, 6,010.44 and 1,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.56, 6,010.44 and 1,409.04 is: 2,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.56 : 6,010.44 = 1,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.56/6,010.44 = 1,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.56x = 6,010.44 × 1,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.56x = 8,468,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,950.38/4,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.77

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