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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.46, 6,011.56 and 2,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.46, 6,011.56 and 2,563.66 is: 3,537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.46 : 6,011.56 = 2,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.46/6,011.56 = 2,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.46x = 6,011.56 × 2,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.46x = 15,411,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,411,606.63/4,356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.64

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