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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.25, 6,109.89 and 995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.25, 6,109.89 and 995.25 is: 1,492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.25 : 6,109.89 = 995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.25/6,109.89 = 995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.25x = 6,109.89 × 995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.25x = 6,080,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080,868.02/4,073.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.88

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