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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.08, 6,024.74 and 2,372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.08, 6,024.74 and 2,372.12 is: 3,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.08 : 6,024.74 = 2,372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.08/6,024.74 = 2,372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.08x = 6,024.74 × 2,372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.08x = 14,291,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291,406.25/4,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.32

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