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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.86, 6,014.75 and 2,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.86, 6,014.75 and 2,232.06 is: 3,348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.86 : 6,014.75 = 2,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.86/6,014.75 = 2,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.86x = 6,014.75 × 2,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.86x = 13,425,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425,282.89/4,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.07

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