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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.76, 6,023.46 and 2,571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.76, 6,023.46 and 2,571.96 is: 3,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.76 : 6,023.46 = 2,571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.76/6,023.46 = 2,571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.76x = 6,023.46 × 2,571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.76x = 15,492,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492,098.18/4,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.36

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