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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.76, 6,342.58 and 2,586.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.76, 6,342.58 and 2,586.84 is: 3,876.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.76 : 6,342.58 = 2,586.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.76/6,342.58 = 2,586.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.76x = 6,342.58 × 2,586.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.76x = 16,407,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,407,239.65/4,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.25

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