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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.70, 6,188.55 and 1,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.70, 6,188.55 and 1,047.70 is: 1,571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.70 : 6,188.55 = 1,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.70/6,188.55 = 1,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.70x = 6,188.55 × 1,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.70x = 6,483,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,743.84/4,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.55

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