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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.30, 6,006.98 and 1,083.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.30, 6,006.98 and 1,083.62 is: 1,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.30 : 6,006.98 = 1,083.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.30/6,006.98 = 1,083.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.30x = 6,006.98 × 1,083.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.30x = 6,509,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,509,283.67/4,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.17

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