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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.27, 6,012.40 and 1,086.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.27, 6,012.40 and 1,086.57 is: 1,629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.27 : 6,012.40 = 1,086.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.27/6,012.40 = 1,086.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.27x = 6,012.40 × 1,086.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.27x = 6,532,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,893.47/4,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.86

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