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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.63, 6,086.78 and 1,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.63, 6,086.78 and 1,135.96 is: 1,704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.63 : 6,086.78 = 1,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.63/6,086.78 = 1,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.63x = 6,086.78 × 1,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.63x = 6,914,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,338.61/4,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.03

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