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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.44, 6,009.14 and 2,586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.44, 6,009.14 and 2,586.12 is: 3,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.44 : 6,009.14 = 2,586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.44/6,009.14 = 2,586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.44x = 6,009.14 × 2,586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.44x = 15,540,357.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,357.14/4,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.85

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