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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.83, 6,499.56 and 2,585.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.83, 6,499.56 and 2,585.47 is: 3,567.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.83 : 6,499.56 = 2,585.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.83/6,499.56 = 2,585.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.83x = 6,499.56 × 2,585.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.83x = 16,804,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804,417.39/4,709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.95

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