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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.09, 6,014.67 and 1,087.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.09, 6,014.67 and 1,087.71 is: 1,631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.09 : 6,014.67 = 1,087.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.09/6,014.67 = 1,087.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.09x = 6,014.67 × 1,087.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.09x = 6,542,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542,216.71/4,010.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.44

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