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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.73, 6,137.60 and 1,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.73, 6,137.60 and 1,013.73 is: 1,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.73 : 6,137.60 = 1,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.73/6,137.60 = 1,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.73x = 6,137.60 × 1,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.73x = 6,221,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,864.18/4,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.60

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