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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.58, 6,013.53 and 1,235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.58, 6,013.53 and 1,235.25 is: 1,853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.58 : 6,013.53 = 1,235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.58/6,013.53 = 1,235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.58x = 6,013.53 × 1,235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.58x = 7,428,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,235.48/4,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.08

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