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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.73, 6,006.87 and 1,082.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.73, 6,006.87 and 1,082.81 is: 1,624.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.73 : 6,006.87 = 1,082.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.73/6,006.87 = 1,082.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.73x = 6,006.87 × 1,082.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.73x = 6,504,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,504,313.92/4,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.16

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