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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.71, 6,014.56 and 1,088.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.71, 6,014.56 and 1,088.01 is: 1,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.71 : 6,014.56 = 1,088.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.71/6,014.56 = 1,088.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.71x = 6,014.56 × 1,088.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.71x = 6,543,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,904.15/4,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.02

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