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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.37, 6,129.51 and 1,008.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.37, 6,129.51 and 1,008.37 is: 1,512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.37 : 6,129.51 = 1,008.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.37/6,129.51 = 1,008.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.37x = 6,129.51 × 1,008.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.37x = 6,180,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,814.00/4,086.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.54

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