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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.91, 6,009.30 and 2,586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.91, 6,009.30 and 2,586.56 is: 3,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.91 : 6,009.30 = 2,586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.91/6,009.30 = 2,586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.91x = 6,009.30 × 2,586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.91x = 15,543,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543,384.96/4,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.34

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