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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.46, 6,247.95 and 2,086.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.46, 6,247.95 and 2,086.39 is: 3,127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.46 : 6,247.95 = 2,086.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.46/6,247.95 = 2,086.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.46x = 6,247.95 × 2,086.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.46x = 13,035,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035,672.10/4,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.96

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