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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.51, 6,014.29 and 1,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.51, 6,014.29 and 1,236.20 is: 1,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.51 : 6,014.29 = 1,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.51/6,014.29 = 1,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.51x = 6,014.29 × 1,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.51x = 7,434,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,865.30/4,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.31

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