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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.12, 6,071.76 and 2,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.12, 6,071.76 and 2,096.40 is: 3,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.12 : 6,071.76 = 2,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.12/6,071.76 = 2,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.12x = 6,071.76 × 2,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.12x = 12,728,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,728,837.66/4,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.83

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