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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.14, 6,010.67 and 1,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.14, 6,010.67 and 1,085.42 is: 1,628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.14 : 6,010.67 = 1,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.14/6,010.67 = 1,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.14x = 6,010.67 × 1,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.14x = 6,524,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524,119.17/4,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.12

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