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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.61, 6,275.68 and 2,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.61, 6,275.68 and 2,558.13 is: 3,530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.61 : 6,275.68 = 2,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.61/6,275.68 = 2,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.61x = 6,275.68 × 2,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.61x = 16,054,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054,010.65/4,547.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.21

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