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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.97, 6,012.92 and 1,235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.97, 6,012.92 and 1,235.73 is: 1,853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.97 : 6,012.92 = 1,235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.97/6,012.92 = 1,235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.97x = 6,012.92 × 1,235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.97x = 7,430,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,363.75/4,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.43

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