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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.10, 6,096.15 and 986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.10, 6,096.15 and 986.10 is: 1,479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.10 : 6,096.15 = 986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.10/6,096.15 = 986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.10x = 6,096.15 × 986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.10x = 6,011,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,413.52/4,064.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.15

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