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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.41, 6,012.63 and 1,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.41, 6,012.63 and 1,086.72 is: 1,630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.41 : 6,012.63 = 1,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.41/6,012.63 = 1,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.41x = 6,012.63 × 1,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.41x = 6,534,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,022.73/4,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.08

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