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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.88, 6,012.57 and 1,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.88, 6,012.57 and 1,086.80 is: 1,630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.88 : 6,012.57 = 1,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.88/6,012.57 = 1,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.88x = 6,012.57 × 1,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.88x = 6,534,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,461.08/4,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.00

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