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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.36, 6,011.76 and 2,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.36, 6,011.76 and 2,564.88 is: 3,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.36 : 6,011.76 = 2,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.36/6,011.76 = 2,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.36x = 6,011.76 × 2,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.36x = 15,419,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,419,442.99/4,356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.52

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