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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.54, 6,313.98 and 2,586.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.54, 6,313.98 and 2,586.51 is: 3,569.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.54 : 6,313.98 = 2,586.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.54/6,313.98 = 2,586.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.54x = 6,313.98 × 2,586.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.54x = 16,331,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331,172.41/4,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.23

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