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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.08, 6,111.12 and 996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.08, 6,111.12 and 996.08 is: 1,494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.08 : 6,111.12 = 996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.08/6,111.12 = 996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.08x = 6,111.12 × 996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.08x = 6,087,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,164.41/4,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.12

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