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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.01, 6,014.20 and 1,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.01, 6,014.20 and 1,235.63 is: 1,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.01 : 6,014.20 = 1,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.01/6,014.20 = 1,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.01x = 6,014.20 × 1,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.01x = 7,431,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,325.95/4,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.66

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