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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.72, 6,021.12 and 1,417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.72, 6,021.12 and 1,417.92 is: 2,126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.72 : 6,021.12 = 1,417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.72/6,021.12 = 1,417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.72x = 6,021.12 × 1,417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.72x = 8,537,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537,466.47/4,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.54

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