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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.54, 6,009.07 and 2,587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.54, 6,009.07 and 2,587.10 is: 3,569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.54 : 6,009.07 = 2,587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.54/6,009.07 = 2,587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.54x = 6,009.07 × 2,587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.54x = 15,546,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546,052.06/4,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.26

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