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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.03, 6,269.48 and 2,553.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.03, 6,269.48 and 2,553.81 is: 3,524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.03 : 6,269.48 = 2,553.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.03/6,269.48 = 2,553.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.03x = 6,269.48 × 2,553.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.03x = 16,011,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011,060.72/4,543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.31

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