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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.66, 6,175.94 and 2,586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.66, 6,175.94 and 2,586.94 is: 3,569.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.66 : 6,175.94 = 2,586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.66/6,175.94 = 2,586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.66x = 6,175.94 × 2,586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.66x = 15,976,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976,799.86/4,475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.71

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