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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.73, 6,016.73 and 2,593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.73, 6,016.73 and 2,593.91 is: 3,578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.73 : 6,016.73 = 2,593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.73/6,016.73 = 2,593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.73x = 6,016.73 × 2,593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.73x = 15,606,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,813.06/4,361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.12

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