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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.35, 6,012.11 and 1,086.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.35, 6,012.11 and 1,086.95 is: 1,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.35 : 6,012.11 = 1,086.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.35/6,012.11 = 1,086.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.35x = 6,012.11 × 1,086.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.35x = 6,534,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,827.47/4,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.31

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