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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.21, 6,063.44 and 1,409.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.21, 6,063.44 and 1,409.99 is: 2,115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.21 : 6,063.44 = 1,409.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.21/6,063.44 = 1,409.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.21x = 6,063.44 × 1,409.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.21x = 8,549,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549,389.77/4,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.03

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