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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.60, 6,010.70 and 1,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.60, 6,010.70 and 1,086.14 is: 1,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.60 : 6,010.70 = 1,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.60/6,010.70 = 1,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.60x = 6,010.70 × 1,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.60x = 6,528,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528,461.70/4,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.02

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