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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.72, 6,087.80 and 2,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.72, 6,087.80 and 2,415.26 is: 3,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.72 : 6,087.80 = 2,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.72/6,087.80 = 2,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.72x = 6,087.80 × 2,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.72x = 14,703,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703,619.83/4,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.27

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