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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.32, 6,095 and 985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.32, 6,095 and 985.32 is: 1,477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.32 : 6,095 = 985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.32/6,095 = 985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.32x = 6,095 × 985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.32x = 6,005,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,525.40/4,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.98

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