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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.72, 6,280.89 and 2,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.72, 6,280.89 and 2,562.12 is: 3,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.72 : 6,280.89 = 2,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.72/6,280.89 = 2,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.72x = 6,280.89 × 2,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.72x = 16,092,393.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092,393.89/4,551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.45

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