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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.75, 6,212.93 and 2,062.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.75, 6,212.93 and 2,062.83 is: 3,095.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.75 : 6,212.93 = 2,062.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.75/6,212.93 = 2,062.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.75x = 6,212.93 × 2,062.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.75x = 12,816,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,816,208.08/4,140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.14

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