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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.81, 6,086.97 and 2,109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.81, 6,086.97 and 2,109.95 is: 3,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.81 : 6,086.97 = 2,109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.81/6,086.97 = 2,109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.81x = 6,086.97 × 2,109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.81x = 12,843,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843,171.92/4,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.27

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