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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.08, 6,003.34 and 2,558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.08, 6,003.34 and 2,558.10 is: 3,530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.08 : 6,003.34 = 2,558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.08/6,003.34 = 2,558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.08x = 6,003.34 × 2,558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.08x = 15,357,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,137.66/4,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.31

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