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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.13, 6,014.97 and 2,565.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.13, 6,014.97 and 2,565.54 is: 3,540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.13 : 6,014.97 = 2,565.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.13/6,014.97 = 2,565.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.13x = 6,014.97 × 2,565.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.13x = 15,431,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,646.13/4,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.08

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