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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.13, 6,114.20 and 998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.13, 6,114.20 and 998.13 is: 1,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.13 : 6,114.20 = 998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.13/6,114.20 = 998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.13x = 6,114.20 × 998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.13x = 6,102,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,766.45/4,076.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.20

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