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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.66, 6,014.56 and 1,377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.66, 6,014.56 and 1,377.15 is: 2,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.66 : 6,014.56 = 1,377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.66/6,014.56 = 1,377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.66x = 6,014.56 × 1,377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.66x = 8,282,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,930.47/4,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.75

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