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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.52, 6,005.96 and 1,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.52, 6,005.96 and 1,082.12 is: 1,623.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.52 : 6,005.96 = 1,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.52/6,005.96 = 1,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.52x = 6,005.96 × 1,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.52x = 6,499,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,169.44/4,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.36

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