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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.03, 6,285.04 and 2,565.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.03, 6,285.04 and 2,565.67 is: 3,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.03 : 6,285.04 = 2,565.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.03/6,285.04 = 2,565.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.03x = 6,285.04 × 2,565.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.03x = 16,125,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,338.58/4,555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.12

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