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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.99, 6,014.97 and 1,088.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.99, 6,014.97 and 1,088.29 is: 1,632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.99 : 6,014.97 = 1,088.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.99/6,014.97 = 1,088.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.99x = 6,014.97 × 1,088.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.99x = 6,546,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,546,031.70/4,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.43

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