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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.62, 6,003.86 and 2,582.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.62, 6,003.86 and 2,582.57 is: 3,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.62 : 6,003.86 = 2,582.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.62/6,003.86 = 2,582.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.62x = 6,003.86 × 2,582.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.62x = 15,505,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,505,345.79/4,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.94

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