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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.72, 6,126.57 and 2,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.72, 6,126.57 and 2,004.66 is: 3,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.72 : 6,126.57 = 2,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.72/6,126.57 = 2,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.72x = 6,126.57 × 2,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.72x = 12,281,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281,689.82/4,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.27

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