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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367.50, 6,027.09 and 2,599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367.50, 6,027.09 and 2,599.06 is: 3,586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367.50 : 6,027.09 = 2,599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367.50/6,027.09 = 2,599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367.50x = 6,027.09 × 2,599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367.50x = 15,664,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,768.54/4,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.67

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