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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.63, 6,011.64 and 2,586.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.63, 6,011.64 and 2,586.89 is: 3,570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.63 : 6,011.64 = 2,586.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.63/6,011.64 = 2,586.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.63x = 6,011.64 × 2,586.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.63x = 15,551,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,449.52/4,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.43

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