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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.74, 6,314.46 and 2,586.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.74, 6,314.46 and 2,586.23 is: 3,568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.74 : 6,314.46 = 2,586.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.74/6,314.46 = 2,586.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.74x = 6,314.46 × 2,586.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.74x = 16,330,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330,628.29/4,575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.96

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