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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.59, 6,009.46 and 2,562.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.59, 6,009.46 and 2,562.21 is: 3,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.59 : 6,009.46 = 2,562.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.59/6,009.46 = 2,562.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.59x = 6,009.46 × 2,562.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.59x = 15,397,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397,498.51/4,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.92

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