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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.96, 6,125.89 and 1,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.96, 6,125.89 and 1,005.96 is: 1,508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.96 : 6,125.89 = 1,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.96/6,125.89 = 1,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.96x = 6,125.89 × 1,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.96x = 6,162,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162,400.30/4,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.93

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