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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.38, 6,093.90 and 1,140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.38, 6,093.90 and 1,140.71 is: 1,711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.38 : 6,093.90 = 1,140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.38/6,093.90 = 1,140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.38x = 6,093.90 × 1,140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.38x = 6,951,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,342.20/4,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.15

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