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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.52, 6,012.09 and 2,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.52, 6,012.09 and 2,588.12 is: 3,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.52 : 6,012.09 = 2,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.52/6,012.09 = 2,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.52x = 6,012.09 × 2,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.52x = 15,560,010.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560,010.37/4,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.66

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