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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.47, 6,121.13 and 2,350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.47, 6,121.13 and 2,350.83 is: 3,520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.47 : 6,121.13 = 2,350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.47/6,121.13 = 2,350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.47x = 6,121.13 × 2,350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.47x = 14,389,724.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389,724.28/4,087.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.45

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