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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.73, 6,016.75 and 1,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.73, 6,016.75 and 1,236.76 is: 1,855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.73 : 6,016.75 = 1,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.73/6,016.75 = 1,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.73x = 6,016.75 × 1,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.73x = 7,441,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,257.60/4,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.34

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