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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.13, 6,091.69 and 983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.13, 6,091.69 and 983.13 is: 1,474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.13 : 6,091.69 = 983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.13/6,091.69 = 983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.13x = 6,091.69 × 983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.13x = 5,988,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,988,923.19/4,061.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.69

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