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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.27, 6,015.14 and 1,412.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.27, 6,015.14 and 1,412.87 is: 2,119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.27 : 6,015.14 = 1,412.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.27/6,015.14 = 1,412.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.27x = 6,015.14 × 1,412.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.27x = 8,498,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,603.79/4,010.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.21

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