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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.79, 6,314.63 and 2,586.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.79, 6,314.63 and 2,586.37 is: 3,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.79 : 6,314.63 = 2,586.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.79/6,314.63 = 2,586.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.79x = 6,314.63 × 2,586.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.79x = 16,331,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331,969.59/4,575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.21

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