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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.14, 6,027.71 and 2,599.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.14, 6,027.71 and 2,599.41 is: 3,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.14 : 6,027.71 = 2,599.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.14/6,027.71 = 2,599.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.14x = 6,027.71 × 2,599.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.14x = 15,668,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668,476.65/4,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.99

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