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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.89, 6,012.88 and 1,087.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.89, 6,012.88 and 1,087.43 is: 1,631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.89 : 6,012.88 = 1,087.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.89/6,012.88 = 1,087.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.89x = 6,012.88 × 1,087.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.89x = 6,538,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,586.10/4,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.02

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