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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.06, 6,285.94 and 2,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.06, 6,285.94 and 2,566.24 is: 3,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.06 : 6,285.94 = 2,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.06/6,285.94 = 2,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.06x = 6,285.94 × 2,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.06x = 16,131,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,131,208.54/4,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.38

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