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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.62, 6,127.09 and 2,238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.62, 6,127.09 and 2,238.61 is: 3,356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.62 : 6,127.09 = 2,238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.62/6,127.09 = 2,238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.62x = 6,127.09 × 2,238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.62x = 13,716,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716,164.94/4,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.36

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