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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.65, 6,189.97 and 1,006.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.65, 6,189.97 and 1,006.63 is: 1,509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.65 : 6,189.97 = 1,006.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.65/6,189.97 = 1,006.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.65x = 6,189.97 × 1,006.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.65x = 6,231,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,231,009.50/4,126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.94

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