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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.52, 6,285.11 and 2,565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.52, 6,285.11 and 2,565.09 is: 3,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.52 : 6,285.11 = 2,565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.52/6,285.11 = 2,565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.52x = 6,285.11 × 2,565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.52x = 16,121,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,121,859.98/4,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.75

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