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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.78, 6,156.05 and 2,572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.78, 6,156.05 and 2,572.12 is: 3,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.78 : 6,156.05 = 2,572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.78/6,156.05 = 2,572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.78x = 6,156.05 × 2,572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.78x = 15,834,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,834,099.33/4,459.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.42

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