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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.93, 6,009.91 and 2,562.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.93, 6,009.91 and 2,562.53 is: 3,536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.93 : 6,009.91 = 2,562.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.93/6,009.91 = 2,562.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.93x = 6,009.91 × 2,562.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.93x = 15,400,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400,596.10/4,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.36

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