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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.36, 6,022.08 and 2,596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.36, 6,022.08 and 2,596.32 is: 3,581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.36 : 6,022.08 = 2,596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.36/6,022.08 = 2,596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.36x = 6,022.08 × 2,596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.36x = 15,635,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,246.75/4,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.66

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