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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367.73, 6,024.99 and 2,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367.73, 6,024.99 and 2,599.92 is: 3,586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367.73 : 6,024.99 = 2,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367.73/6,024.99 = 2,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367.73x = 6,024.99 × 2,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367.73x = 15,664,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,492.00/4,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.41

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