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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.64, 6,017.64 and 1,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.64, 6,017.64 and 1,414.96 is: 2,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.64 : 6,017.64 = 1,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.64/6,017.64 = 1,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.64x = 6,017.64 × 1,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.64x = 8,514,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,514,719.89/4,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.50

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