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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.11, 6,285.53 and 2,565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.11, 6,285.53 and 2,565.62 is: 3,540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.11 : 6,285.53 = 2,565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.11/6,285.53 = 2,565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.11x = 6,285.53 × 2,565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.11x = 16,126,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,126,281.48/4,555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.26

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