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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.01, 6,017.94 and 1,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.01, 6,017.94 and 1,414.88 is: 2,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.01 : 6,017.94 = 1,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.01/6,017.94 = 1,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.01x = 6,017.94 × 1,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.01x = 8,514,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,514,632.86/4,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.29

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