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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.34, 6,017.86 and 2,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.34, 6,017.86 and 2,062.44 is: 3,091.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.34 : 6,017.86 = 2,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.34/6,017.86 = 2,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.34x = 6,017.86 × 2,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.34x = 12,411,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,411,475.18/4,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.78

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