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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.30, 6,017.59 and 1,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.30, 6,017.59 and 1,237.32 is: 1,856.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.30 : 6,017.59 = 1,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.30/6,017.59 = 1,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.30x = 6,017.59 × 1,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.30x = 7,445,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,686.01/4,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.18

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