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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.07, 6,097.60 and 987.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.07, 6,097.60 and 987.07 is: 1,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.07 : 6,097.60 = 987.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.07/6,097.60 = 987.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.07x = 6,097.60 × 987.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.07x = 6,018,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,758.03/4,065.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.60

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