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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.12, 6,053.80 and 2,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.12, 6,053.80 and 2,086.72 is: 3,132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.12 : 6,053.80 = 2,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.12/6,053.80 = 2,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.12x = 6,053.80 × 2,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.12x = 12,632,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,632,585.54/4,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.21

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