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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.32, 6,009.76 and 2,586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.32, 6,009.76 and 2,586.92 is: 3,568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.32 : 6,009.76 = 2,586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.32/6,009.76 = 2,586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.32x = 6,009.76 × 2,586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.32x = 15,546,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546,768.34/4,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.78

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