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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,455.71, 6,148.86 and 2,567.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,455.71, 6,148.86 and 2,567.63 is: 3,543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,455.71 : 6,148.86 = 2,567.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,455.71/6,148.86 = 2,567.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,455.71x = 6,148.86 × 2,567.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,455.71x = 15,787,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,977.04/4,455.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.31

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