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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.74, 6,006.63 and 1,083.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.74, 6,006.63 and 1,083.27 is: 1,624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.74 : 6,006.63 = 1,083.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.74/6,006.63 = 1,083.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.74x = 6,006.63 × 1,083.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.74x = 6,506,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,506,828.67/4,004.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.78

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