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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.77, 6,012.85 and 2,588.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.77, 6,012.85 and 2,588.38 is: 3,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.77 : 6,012.85 = 2,588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.77/6,012.85 = 2,588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.77x = 6,012.85 × 2,588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.77x = 15,563,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,510.62/4,356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.26

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