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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.69, 6,007.30 and 2,585.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.69, 6,007.30 and 2,585.73 is: 3,567.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.69 : 6,007.30 = 2,585.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.69/6,007.30 = 2,585.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.69x = 6,007.30 × 2,585.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.69x = 15,533,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533,255.83/4,353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.84

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