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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.38, 6,013.94 and 1,412.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.38, 6,013.94 and 1,412.25 is: 2,118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.38 : 6,013.94 = 1,412.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.38/6,013.94 = 1,412.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.38x = 6,013.94 × 1,412.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.38x = 8,493,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,493,179.70/4,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.33

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