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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.36, 6,012.56 and 1,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.36, 6,012.56 and 1,086.96 is: 1,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.36 : 6,012.56 = 1,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.36/6,012.56 = 1,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.36x = 6,012.56 × 1,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.36x = 6,535,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,535,412.22/4,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.45

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