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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.64, 6,010.20 and 2,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.64, 6,010.20 and 2,586.60 is: 3,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.64 : 6,010.20 = 2,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.64/6,010.20 = 2,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.64x = 6,010.20 × 2,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.64x = 15,545,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,545,983.32/4,355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.16

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