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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.06, 6,251.64 and 2,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.06, 6,251.64 and 2,086.98 is: 3,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.06 : 6,251.64 = 2,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.06/6,251.64 = 2,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.06x = 6,251.64 × 2,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.06x = 13,047,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,047,047.65/4,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.00

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