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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.13, 5,865.59 and 2,571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.13, 5,865.59 and 2,571.95 is: 3,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.13 : 5,865.59 = 2,571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.13/5,865.59 = 2,571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.13x = 5,865.59 × 2,571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.13x = 15,085,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,962.01/4,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.53

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