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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.20, 6,016.48 and 1,412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.20, 6,016.48 and 1,412.14 is: 2,119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.20 : 6,016.48 = 1,412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.20/6,016.48 = 1,412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.20x = 6,016.48 × 1,412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.20x = 8,496,112.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,496,112.07/4,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.15

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