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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.13, 6,096.19 and 986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.13, 6,096.19 and 986.13 is: 1,479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.13 : 6,096.19 = 986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.13/6,096.19 = 986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.13x = 6,096.19 × 986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.13x = 6,011,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,605.36/4,064.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.19

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