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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.03, 6,248.79 and 2,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.03, 6,248.79 and 2,086.96 is: 3,128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.03 : 6,248.79 = 2,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.03/6,248.79 = 2,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.03x = 6,248.79 × 2,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.03x = 13,040,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040,943.53/4,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.81

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