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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.84, 6,011.10 and 1,409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.84, 6,011.10 and 1,409.08 is: 2,113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.84 : 6,011.10 = 1,409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.84/6,011.10 = 1,409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.84x = 6,011.10 × 1,409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.84x = 8,470,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,470,120.79/4,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.92

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