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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.70, 6,008.22 and 2,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.70, 6,008.22 and 2,586.96 is: 3,568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.70 : 6,008.22 = 2,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.70/6,008.22 = 2,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.70x = 6,008.22 × 2,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.70x = 15,543,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543,024.81/4,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.43

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