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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.66, 6,008.85 and 2,586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.66, 6,008.85 and 2,586.24 is: 3,569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.66 : 6,008.85 = 2,586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.66/6,008.85 = 2,586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.66x = 6,008.85 × 2,586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.66x = 15,540,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,328.22/4,353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.49

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