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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.81, 6,015.51 and 1,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.81, 6,015.51 and 1,237.73 is: 1,855.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.81 : 6,015.51 = 1,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.81/6,015.51 = 1,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.81x = 6,015.51 × 1,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.81x = 7,445,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,547.11/4,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.91

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