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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.41, 6,007.77 and 2,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.41, 6,007.77 and 2,562.10 is: 3,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.41 : 6,007.77 = 2,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.41/6,007.77 = 2,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.41x = 6,007.77 × 2,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.41x = 15,392,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,492.50/4,353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.73

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