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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.39, 6,014.76 and 1,235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.39, 6,014.76 and 1,235.98 is: 1,854.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.39 : 6,014.76 = 1,235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.39/6,014.76 = 1,235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.39x = 6,014.76 × 1,235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.39x = 7,434,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,123.06/4,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.18

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