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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.73, 6,282.69 and 2,563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.73, 6,282.69 and 2,563.28 is: 3,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.73 : 6,282.69 = 2,563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.73/6,282.69 = 2,563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.73x = 6,282.69 × 2,563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.73x = 16,104,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,262.21/4,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.28

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