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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.13, 6,142.69 and 1,017.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.13, 6,142.69 and 1,017.13 is: 1,525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.13 : 6,142.69 = 1,017.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.13/6,142.69 = 1,017.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.13x = 6,142.69 × 1,017.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.13x = 6,247,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,914.28/4,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.69

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