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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.72, 6,010.65 and 1,086.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.72, 6,010.65 and 1,086.26 is: 1,629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.72 : 6,010.65 = 1,086.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.72/6,010.65 = 1,086.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.72x = 6,010.65 × 1,086.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.72x = 6,529,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,098.62/4,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.13

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