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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.23, 6,012.68 and 1,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.23, 6,012.68 and 1,047.06 is: 1,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.23 : 6,012.68 = 1,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.23/6,012.68 = 1,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.23x = 6,012.68 × 1,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.23x = 6,295,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,639.34/4,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.68

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