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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.68, 6,245.52 and 2,086.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.68, 6,245.52 and 2,086.23 is: 3,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.68 : 6,245.52 = 2,086.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.68/6,245.52 = 2,086.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.68x = 6,245.52 × 2,086.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.68x = 13,029,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,029,591.19/4,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.35

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