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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.45, 6,014.96 and 1,237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.45, 6,014.96 and 1,237.35 is: 1,855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.45 : 6,014.96 = 1,237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.45/6,014.96 = 1,237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.45x = 6,014.96 × 1,237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.45x = 7,442,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,610.76/4,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.34

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