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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.87, 5,869.32 and 2,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.87, 5,869.32 and 2,063.64 is: 3,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.87 : 5,869.32 = 2,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.87/5,869.32 = 2,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.87x = 5,869.32 × 2,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.87x = 12,112,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112,163.52/3,912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.47

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