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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.50, 6,017.49 and 2,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.50, 6,017.49 and 2,062.26 is: 3,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.50 : 6,017.49 = 2,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.50/6,017.49 = 2,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.50x = 6,017.49 × 2,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.50x = 12,409,628.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,409,628.93/4,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.06

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