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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.06, 6,413.67 and 2,086.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.06, 6,413.67 and 2,086.30 is: 3,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.06 : 6,413.67 = 2,086.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.06/6,413.67 = 2,086.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.06x = 6,413.67 × 2,086.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.06x = 13,380,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,380,839.72/4,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.25

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