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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.55, 6,285.21 and 2,565.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.55, 6,285.21 and 2,565.13 is: 3,539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.55 : 6,285.21 = 2,565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.55/6,285.21 = 2,565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.55x = 6,285.21 × 2,565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.55x = 16,122,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122,365.01/4,554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.84

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