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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.16, 6,212.41 and 2,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.16, 6,212.41 and 2,060.86 is: 3,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.16 : 6,212.41 = 2,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.16/6,212.41 = 2,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.16x = 6,212.41 × 2,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.16x = 12,802,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802,907.27/4,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.15

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