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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.97, 6,131.95 and 1,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.97, 6,131.95 and 1,009.97 is: 1,514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.97 : 6,131.95 = 1,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.97/6,131.95 = 1,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.97x = 6,131.95 × 1,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.97x = 6,193,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,193,081.03/4,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.95

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