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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.59, 6,008.11 and 2,583.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.59, 6,008.11 and 2,583.77 is: 3,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.59 : 6,008.11 = 2,583.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.59/6,008.11 = 2,583.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.59x = 6,008.11 × 2,583.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.59x = 15,523,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,537.87/4,351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.33

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