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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,129.63, 6,194.40 and 1,009.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,129.63, 6,194.40 and 1,009.67 is: 1,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,129.63 : 6,194.40 = 1,009.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,129.63/6,194.40 = 1,009.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,129.63x = 6,194.40 × 1,009.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,129.63x = 6,254,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254,265.09/4,129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.48

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