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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.18, 6,086.33 and 2,209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.18, 6,086.33 and 2,209.98 is: 3,311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.18 : 6,086.33 = 2,209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.18/6,086.33 = 2,209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.18x = 6,086.33 × 2,209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.18x = 13,450,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,450,667.57/4,062.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.19

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