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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.32, 6,191 and 1,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.32, 6,191 and 1,007.34 is: 1,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.32 : 6,191 = 1,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.32/6,191 = 1,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.32x = 6,191 × 1,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.32x = 6,236,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236,441.94/4,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.01

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