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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.08, 6,009.84 and 2,586.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.08, 6,009.84 and 2,586.64 is: 3,569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.08 : 6,009.84 = 2,586.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.08/6,009.84 = 2,586.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.08x = 6,009.84 × 2,586.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.08x = 15,545,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,545,292.54/4,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.46

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