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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.21, 6,016.35 and 2,591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.21, 6,016.35 and 2,591.56 is: 3,575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.21 : 6,016.35 = 2,591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.21/6,016.35 = 2,591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.21x = 6,016.35 × 2,591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.21x = 15,591,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,591,704.01/4,361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.09

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