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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.65, 6,014.34 and 1,816.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.65, 6,014.34 and 1,816.85 is: 2,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.65 : 6,014.34 = 1,816.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.65/6,014.34 = 1,816.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.65x = 6,014.34 × 1,816.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.65x = 10,927,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,927,123.56/4,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.21

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