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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.66, 6,826.51 and 2,086.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.66, 6,826.51 and 2,086.09 is: 3,126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.66 : 6,826.51 = 2,086.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.66/6,826.51 = 2,086.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.66x = 6,826.51 × 2,086.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.66x = 14,240,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,699.79/4,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.62

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