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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.84, 6,013.30 and 1,087.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.84, 6,013.30 and 1,087.18 is: 1,630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.84 : 6,013.30 = 1,087.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.84/6,013.30 = 1,087.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.84x = 6,013.30 × 1,087.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.84x = 6,537,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537,539.49/4,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.78

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