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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.49, 6,014.91 and 1,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.49, 6,014.91 and 1,236.08 is: 1,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.49 : 6,014.91 = 1,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.49/6,014.91 = 1,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.49x = 6,014.91 × 1,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.49x = 7,434,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,909.95/4,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.33

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