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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.76, 6,007.12 and 1,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.76, 6,007.12 and 1,083.06 is: 1,624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.76 : 6,007.12 = 1,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.76/6,007.12 = 1,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.76x = 6,007.12 × 1,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.76x = 6,506,071.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,506,071.39/4,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.58

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