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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.25, 5,524.81 and 2,586.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.25, 5,524.81 and 2,586.67 is: 3,568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.25 : 5,524.81 = 2,586.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.25/5,524.81 = 2,586.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.25x = 5,524.81 × 2,586.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.25x = 14,290,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,290,860.28/4,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.03

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