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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.69, 6,003.83 and 2,582.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.69, 6,003.83 and 2,582.25 is: 3,563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.69 : 6,003.83 = 2,582.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.69/6,003.83 = 2,582.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.69x = 6,003.83 × 2,582.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.69x = 15,503,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,503,390.02/4,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.43

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