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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.21, 6,299.96 and 2,575.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.21, 6,299.96 and 2,575.71 is: 3,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.21 : 6,299.96 = 2,575.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.21/6,299.96 = 2,575.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.21x = 6,299.96 × 2,575.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.21x = 16,226,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226,857.09/4,565.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.46

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