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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.69, 6,012.36 and 1,086.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.69, 6,012.36 and 1,086.21 is: 1,629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.69 : 6,012.36 = 1,086.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.69/6,012.36 = 1,086.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.69x = 6,012.36 × 1,086.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.69x = 6,530,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530,685.56/4,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.13

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