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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.71, 6,086.96 and 1,136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.71, 6,086.96 and 1,136.01 is: 1,704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.71 : 6,086.96 = 1,136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.71/6,086.96 = 1,136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.71x = 6,086.96 × 1,136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.71x = 6,914,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,847.43/4,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.13

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