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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.37, 6,010.52 and 2,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.37, 6,010.52 and 2,562.98 is: 3,536.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.37 : 6,010.52 = 2,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.37/6,010.52 = 2,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.37x = 6,010.52 × 2,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.37x = 15,404,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,799.68/4,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.97

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