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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.77, 6,011.83 and 2,587.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.77, 6,011.83 and 2,587.03 is: 3,570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.77 : 6,011.83 = 2,587.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.77/6,011.83 = 2,587.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.77x = 6,011.83 × 2,587.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.77x = 15,552,793.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552,793.32/4,355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.62

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