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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.51, 6,220.87 and 2,586.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.51, 6,220.87 and 2,586.11 is: 3,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.51 : 6,220.87 = 2,586.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.51/6,220.87 = 2,586.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.51x = 6,220.87 × 2,586.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.51x = 16,087,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,087,816.55/4,148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.98

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