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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.96, 6,011.48 and 2,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.96, 6,011.48 and 2,587.44 is: 3,571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.96 : 6,011.48 = 2,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.96/6,011.48 = 2,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.96x = 6,011.48 × 2,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.96x = 15,554,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554,343.81/4,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.64

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