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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.76, 6,014.67 and 1,236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.76, 6,014.67 and 1,236.45 is: 1,854.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.76 : 6,014.67 = 1,236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.76/6,014.67 = 1,236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.76x = 6,014.67 × 1,236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.76x = 7,436,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436,838.72/4,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.69

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