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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.63, 6,012.98 and 1,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.63, 6,012.98 and 1,235.33 is: 1,853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.63 : 6,012.98 = 1,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.63/6,012.98 = 1,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.63x = 6,012.98 × 1,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.63x = 7,427,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,427,978.34/4,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.00

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