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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.36, 6,014.64 and 2,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.36, 6,014.64 and 2,565.92 is: 3,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.36 : 6,014.64 = 2,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.36/6,014.64 = 2,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.36x = 6,014.64 × 2,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.36x = 15,433,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,433,100.11/4,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.04

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