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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.41, 6,086.61 and 2,595.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.41, 6,086.61 and 2,595.09 is: 3,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.41 : 6,086.61 = 2,595.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.41/6,086.61 = 2,595.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.41x = 6,086.61 × 2,595.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.41x = 15,795,300.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,300.74/4,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.20

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