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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.83, 6,273.28 and 2,556.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.83, 6,273.28 and 2,556.37 is: 3,527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.83 : 6,273.28 = 2,556.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.83/6,273.28 = 2,556.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.83x = 6,273.28 × 2,556.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.83x = 16,036,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036,812.31/4,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.81

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