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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.05, 6,008.58 and 2,586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.05, 6,008.58 and 2,586.38 is: 3,567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.05 : 6,008.58 = 2,586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.05/6,008.58 = 2,586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.05x = 6,008.58 × 2,586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.05x = 15,540,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,441.10/4,356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.56

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