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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.83, 6,285.21 and 2,565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.83, 6,285.21 and 2,565.35 is: 3,539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.83 : 6,285.21 = 2,565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.83/6,285.21 = 2,565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.83x = 6,285.21 × 2,565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.83x = 16,123,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123,763.47/4,554.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.93

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