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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.14, 6,016.32 and 1,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.14, 6,016.32 and 1,237.07 is: 1,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.14 : 6,016.32 = 1,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.14/6,016.32 = 1,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.14x = 6,016.32 × 1,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.14x = 7,442,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,578.90/4,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.48

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