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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.06, 6,017.58 and 1,237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.06, 6,017.58 and 1,237.62 is: 1,856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.06 : 6,017.58 = 1,237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.06/6,017.58 = 1,237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.06x = 6,017.58 × 1,237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.06x = 7,447,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,477.36/4,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.74

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