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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.14, 6,010.61 and 2,586.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.14, 6,010.61 and 2,586.75 is: 3,570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.14 : 6,010.61 = 2,586.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.14/6,010.61 = 2,586.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.14x = 6,010.61 × 2,586.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.14x = 15,547,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,919.64/4,355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.02

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