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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.58, 6,005.94 and 1,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.58, 6,005.94 and 1,083.12 is: 1,624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.58 : 6,005.94 = 1,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.58/6,005.94 = 1,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.58x = 6,005.94 × 1,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.58x = 6,505,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,505,153.73/4,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.43

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