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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.52, 6,009.96 and 2,586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.52, 6,009.96 and 2,586.48 is: 3,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.52 : 6,009.96 = 2,586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.52/6,009.96 = 2,586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.52x = 6,009.96 × 2,586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.52x = 15,544,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544,641.34/4,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.95

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