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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.87, 6,287.12 and 2,566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.87, 6,287.12 and 2,566.46 is: 3,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.87 : 6,287.12 = 2,566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.87/6,287.12 = 2,566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.87x = 6,287.12 × 2,566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.87x = 16,135,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,642.00/4,555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.73

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