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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.79, 6,093.96 and 2,503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.79, 6,093.96 and 2,503.09 is: 3,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.79 : 6,093.96 = 2,503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.79/6,093.96 = 2,503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.79x = 6,093.96 × 2,503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.79x = 15,253,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,730.34/4,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.50

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