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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.56, 6,309.93 and 2,012.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.56, 6,309.93 and 2,012.87 is: 3,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.56 : 6,309.93 = 2,012.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.56/6,309.93 = 2,012.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.56x = 6,309.93 × 2,012.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.56x = 12,701,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,701,092.12/4,206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.36

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