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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.04, 6,286.01 and 2,565.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.04, 6,286.01 and 2,565.54 is: 3,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.04 : 6,286.01 = 2,565.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.04/6,286.01 = 2,565.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.04x = 6,286.01 × 2,565.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.04x = 16,126,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,126,997.27/4,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.48

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