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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.54, 6,499.22 and 2,585.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.54, 6,499.22 and 2,585.26 is: 3,567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.54 : 6,499.22 = 2,585.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.54/6,499.22 = 2,585.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.54x = 6,499.22 × 2,585.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.54x = 16,802,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802,173.50/4,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.69

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