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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.58, 6,011.78 and 1,086.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.58, 6,011.78 and 1,086.18 is: 1,629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.58 : 6,011.78 = 1,086.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.58/6,011.78 = 1,086.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.58x = 6,011.78 × 1,086.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.58x = 6,529,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,869.77/4,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.38

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