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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.76, 6,016.86 and 1,414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.76, 6,016.86 and 1,414.92 is: 2,121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.76 : 6,016.86 = 1,414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.76/6,016.86 = 1,414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.76x = 6,016.86 × 1,414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.76x = 8,513,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,513,375.55/4,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.05

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