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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.76, 6,014.22 and 1,411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.76, 6,014.22 and 1,411.96 is: 2,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.76 : 6,014.22 = 1,411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.76/6,014.22 = 1,411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.76x = 6,014.22 × 1,411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.76x = 8,491,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,838.07/4,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.32

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