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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.80, 6,128.12 and 2,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.80, 6,128.12 and 2,006.96 is: 3,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.80 : 6,128.12 = 2,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.80/6,128.12 = 2,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.80x = 6,128.12 × 2,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.80x = 12,298,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298,891.72/4,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.42

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