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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.51, 6,011.12 and 2,587.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.51, 6,011.12 and 2,587.13 is: 3,570.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.51 : 6,011.12 = 2,587.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.51/6,011.12 = 2,587.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.51x = 6,011.12 × 2,587.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.51x = 15,551,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,525.30/4,355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.54

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