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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.39, 6,272.22 and 2,556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.39, 6,272.22 and 2,556.12 is: 3,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.39 : 6,272.22 = 2,556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.39/6,272.22 = 2,556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.39x = 6,272.22 × 2,556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.39x = 16,032,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,546.99/4,545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.21

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