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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.01, 6,015.70 and 1,236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.01, 6,015.70 and 1,236.63 is: 1,855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.01 : 6,015.70 = 1,236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.01/6,015.70 = 1,236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.01x = 6,015.70 × 1,236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.01x = 7,439,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439,195.09/4,010.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.16

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