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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.77, 6,016.10 and 1,413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.77, 6,016.10 and 1,413.09 is: 2,120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.77 : 6,016.10 = 1,413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.77/6,016.10 = 1,413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.77x = 6,016.10 × 1,413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.77x = 8,501,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,283.68/4,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.14

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