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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.07, 6,281.08 and 2,562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.07, 6,281.08 and 2,562.01 is: 3,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.07 : 6,281.08 = 2,562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.07/6,281.08 = 2,562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.07x = 6,281.08 × 2,562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.07x = 16,092,189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092,189.77/4,551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.91

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