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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.54, 6,462.06 and 2,586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.54, 6,462.06 and 2,586.71 is: 3,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.54 : 6,462.06 = 2,586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.54/6,462.06 = 2,586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.54x = 6,462.06 × 2,586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.54x = 16,715,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,715,475.22/4,682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.75

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