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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.72, 6,012.55 and 1,235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.72, 6,012.55 and 1,235.48 is: 1,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.72 : 6,012.55 = 1,235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.72/6,012.55 = 1,235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.72x = 6,012.55 × 1,235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.72x = 7,428,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,397.22/4,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.06

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