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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.46, 6,013.64 and 1,236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.46, 6,013.64 and 1,236.06 is: 1,853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.46 : 6,013.64 = 1,236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.46/6,013.64 = 1,236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.46x = 6,013.64 × 1,236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.46x = 7,433,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,213.68/4,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.92

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