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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.88, 6,014.12 and 1,412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.88, 6,014.12 and 1,412.02 is: 2,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.88 : 6,014.12 = 1,412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.88/6,014.12 = 1,412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.88x = 6,014.12 × 1,412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.88x = 8,492,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,057.72/4,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.31

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