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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.87, 6,055.49 and 1,115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.87, 6,055.49 and 1,115.11 is: 1,672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.87 : 6,055.49 = 1,115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.87/6,055.49 = 1,115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.87x = 6,055.49 × 1,115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.87x = 6,752,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,537.45/4,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.72

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