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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.93, 6,287.30 and 2,566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.93, 6,287.30 and 2,566.56 is: 3,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.93 : 6,287.30 = 2,566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.93/6,287.30 = 2,566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.93x = 6,287.30 × 2,566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.93x = 16,136,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136,732.69/4,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.92

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