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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.05, 6,369.86 and 2,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.05, 6,369.86 and 2,062.32 is: 3,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.05 : 6,369.86 = 2,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.05/6,369.86 = 2,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.05x = 6,369.86 × 2,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.05x = 13,136,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,136,689.68/4,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.50

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