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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.79, 6,013.86 and 2,565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.79, 6,013.86 and 2,565.36 is: 3,540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.79 : 6,013.86 = 2,565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.79/6,013.86 = 2,565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.79x = 6,013.86 × 2,565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.79x = 15,427,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,720.70/4,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.26

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