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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.94, 6,282.29 and 2,562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.94, 6,282.29 and 2,562.89 is: 3,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.94 : 6,282.29 = 2,562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.94/6,282.29 = 2,562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.94x = 6,282.29 × 2,562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.94x = 16,100,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100,818.22/4,551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.13

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