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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.13, 6,285.86 and 2,565.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.13, 6,285.86 and 2,565.81 is: 3,540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.13 : 6,285.86 = 2,565.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.13/6,285.86 = 2,565.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.13x = 6,285.86 × 2,565.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.13x = 16,128,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128,309.62/4,555.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.69

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