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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.13, 6,042.68 and 2,086.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.13, 6,042.68 and 2,086.65 is: 3,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.13 : 6,042.68 = 2,086.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.13/6,042.68 = 2,086.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.13x = 6,042.68 × 2,086.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.13x = 12,608,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608,947.79/4,037.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.25

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