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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.62, 6,012.91 and 1,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.62, 6,012.91 and 1,086.92 is: 1,630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.62 : 6,012.91 = 1,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.62/6,012.91 = 1,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.62x = 6,012.91 × 1,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.62x = 6,535,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,535,565.39/4,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.38

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