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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.66, 6,071.52 and 1,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.66, 6,071.52 and 1,086.24 is: 1,629.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.66 : 6,071.52 = 1,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.66/6,071.52 = 1,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.66x = 6,071.52 × 1,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.66x = 6,595,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595,127.88/4,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.37

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