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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.56, 6,013.68 and 2,565.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.56, 6,013.68 and 2,565.63 is: 3,540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.56 : 6,013.68 = 2,565.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.56/6,013.68 = 2,565.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.56x = 6,013.68 × 2,565.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.56x = 15,428,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428,877.82/4,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.71

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