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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.24, 6,012.60 and 1,411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.24, 6,012.60 and 1,411.57 is: 2,116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.24 : 6,012.60 = 1,411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.24/6,012.60 = 1,411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.24x = 6,012.60 × 1,411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.24x = 8,487,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,205.78/4,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.91

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