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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.37, 6,007.53 and 2,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.37, 6,007.53 and 2,584.96 is: 3,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.37 : 6,007.53 = 2,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.37/6,007.53 = 2,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.37x = 6,007.53 × 2,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.37x = 15,529,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,224.75/4,353.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.17

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