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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.23, 6,212.50 and 2,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.23, 6,212.50 and 2,060.92 is: 3,087.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.23 : 6,212.50 = 2,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.23/6,212.50 = 2,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.23x = 6,212.50 × 2,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.23x = 12,803,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,465.50/4,147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.23

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