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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.61, 6,086.34 and 3,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.61, 6,086.34 and 3,086.64 is: 4,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.61 : 6,086.34 = 3,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.61/6,086.34 = 3,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.61x = 6,086.34 × 3,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.61x = 18,786,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786,340.50/4,412.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.42

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