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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.48, 6,013.54 and 1,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.48, 6,013.54 and 1,087.10 is: 1,630.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.48 : 6,013.54 = 1,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.48/6,013.54 = 1,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.48x = 6,013.54 × 1,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.48x = 6,537,319.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537,319.33/4,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.47

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