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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.29, 6,014.73 and 1,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.29, 6,014.73 and 1,237.19 is: 1,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.29 : 6,014.73 = 1,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.29/6,014.73 = 1,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.29x = 6,014.73 × 1,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.29x = 7,441,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,378.85/4,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.11

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