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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.41, 6,014.07 and 1,411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.41, 6,014.07 and 1,411.74 is: 2,117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.41 : 6,014.07 = 1,411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.41/6,014.07 = 1,411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.41x = 6,014.07 × 1,411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.41x = 8,490,303.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490,303.18/4,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.59

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