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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.08, 6,117.60 and 2,601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.08, 6,117.60 and 2,601.65 is: 3,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.08 : 6,117.60 = 2,601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.08/6,117.60 = 2,601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.08x = 6,117.60 × 2,601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.08x = 15,915,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,915,856.15/4,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.15

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