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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.44, 6,013.02 and 2,587.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.44, 6,013.02 and 2,587.92 is: 3,571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.44 : 6,013.02 = 2,587.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.44/6,013.02 = 2,587.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.44x = 6,013.02 × 2,587.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.44x = 15,561,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,561,214.72/4,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.18

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