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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.78, 6,281.38 and 2,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.78, 6,281.38 and 2,562.56 is: 3,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.78 : 6,281.38 = 2,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.78/6,281.38 = 2,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.78x = 6,281.38 × 2,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.78x = 16,096,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,096,413.13/4,551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.29

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