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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.36, 6,016.02 and 2,566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.36, 6,016.02 and 2,566.92 is: 3,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.36 : 6,016.02 = 2,566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.36/6,016.02 = 2,566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.36x = 6,016.02 × 2,566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.36x = 15,442,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,642.06/4,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.41

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