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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.51, 6,016.77 and 1,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.51, 6,016.77 and 1,238.16 is: 1,857.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.51 : 6,016.77 = 1,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.51/6,016.77 = 1,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.51x = 6,016.77 × 1,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.51x = 7,449,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,449,723.94/4,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.09

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