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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.68, 6,011.55 and 1,086.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.68, 6,011.55 and 1,086.01 is: 1,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.68 : 6,011.55 = 1,086.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.68/6,011.55 = 1,086.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.68x = 6,011.55 × 1,086.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.68x = 6,528,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528,588.39/4,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.02

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