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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.62, 6,086.73 and 2,211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.62, 6,086.73 and 2,211.23 is: 3,314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.62 : 6,086.73 = 2,211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.62/6,086.73 = 2,211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.62x = 6,086.73 × 2,211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.62x = 13,459,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,459,159.98/4,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.56

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