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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.11, 6,281.89 and 2,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.11, 6,281.89 and 2,562.64 is: 3,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.11 : 6,281.89 = 2,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.11/6,281.89 = 2,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.11x = 6,281.89 × 2,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.11x = 16,098,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098,200.48/4,552.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.43

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