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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.44, 6,011.64 and 2,586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.44, 6,011.64 and 2,586.92 is: 3,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.44 : 6,011.64 = 2,586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.44/6,011.64 = 2,586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.44x = 6,011.64 × 2,586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.44x = 15,551,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,631.75/4,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.80

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