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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.25, 6,246.40 and 2,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.25, 6,246.40 and 2,086.14 is: 3,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.25 : 6,246.40 = 2,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.25/6,246.40 = 2,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.25x = 6,246.40 × 2,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.25x = 13,030,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030,864.90/4,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.22

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