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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.28, 6,013.08 and 2,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.28, 6,013.08 and 2,186 is: 3,276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.28 : 6,013.08 = 2,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.28/6,013.08 = 2,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.28x = 6,013.08 × 2,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.28x = 13,144,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144,592.88/4,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.91

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