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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.08, 6,286.12 and 2,565.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.08, 6,286.12 and 2,565.61 is: 3,540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.08 : 6,286.12 = 2,565.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.08/6,286.12 = 2,565.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.08x = 6,286.12 × 2,565.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.08x = 16,127,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,127,710.20/4,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.60

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