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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.13, 6,015.96 and 1,238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.13, 6,015.96 and 1,238.02 is: 1,856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.13 : 6,015.96 = 1,238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.13/6,015.96 = 1,238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.13x = 6,015.96 × 1,238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.13x = 7,447,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,848.72/4,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.33

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