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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.04, 6,475.09 and 2,562.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.04, 6,475.09 and 2,562.57 is: 3,844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.04 : 6,475.09 = 2,562.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.04/6,475.09 = 2,562.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.04x = 6,475.09 × 2,562.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.04x = 16,592,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592,839.01/4,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.46

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