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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.67, 6,096.39 and 2,581.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.67, 6,096.39 and 2,581.83 is: 3,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.67 : 6,096.39 = 2,581.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.67/6,096.39 = 2,581.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.67x = 6,096.39 × 2,581.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.67x = 15,739,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739,842.59/4,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.26

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