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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.77, 6,011.96 and 1,086.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.77, 6,011.96 and 1,086.03 is: 1,629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.77 : 6,011.96 = 1,086.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.77/6,011.96 = 1,086.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.77x = 6,011.96 × 1,086.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.77x = 6,529,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,163.49/4,007.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.13

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