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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.08, 6,247.62 and 1,087.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.08, 6,247.62 and 1,087.08 is: 1,630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.08 : 6,247.62 = 1,087.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.08/6,247.62 = 1,087.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.08x = 6,247.62 × 1,087.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.08x = 6,791,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,658.67/4,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.62

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