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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.06, 6,096.11 and 986.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.06, 6,096.11 and 986.06 is: 1,479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.06 : 6,096.11 = 986.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.06/6,096.11 = 986.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.06x = 6,096.11 × 986.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.06x = 6,011,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,140.54/4,064.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.10

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