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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.99, 6,168.56 and 2,581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.99, 6,168.56 and 2,581.54 is: 3,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.99 : 6,168.56 = 2,581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.99/6,168.56 = 2,581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.99x = 6,168.56 × 2,581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.99x = 15,924,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,356.05/4,469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.51

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