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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.62, 6,140.44 and 1,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.62, 6,140.44 and 1,015.62 is: 1,523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.62 : 6,140.44 = 1,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.62/6,140.44 = 1,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.62x = 6,140.44 × 1,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.62x = 6,236,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236,353.67/4,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.43

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