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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.63, 6,012.19 and 1,086.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.63, 6,012.19 and 1,086.55 is: 1,629.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.63 : 6,012.19 = 1,086.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.63/6,012.19 = 1,086.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.63x = 6,012.19 × 1,086.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.63x = 6,532,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,545.04/4,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.62

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