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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.17, 5,867.11 and 2,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.17, 5,867.11 and 2,062.32 is: 3,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.17 : 5,867.11 = 2,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.17/5,867.11 = 2,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.17x = 5,867.11 × 2,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.17x = 12,099,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099,858.30/3,913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.09

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