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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.61, 6,275.38 and 1,063.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.61, 6,275.38 and 1,063.63 is: 1,595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.61 : 6,275.38 = 1,063.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.61/6,275.38 = 1,063.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.61x = 6,275.38 × 1,063.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.61x = 6,674,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,657.30/4,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.43

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