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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.61, 6,493.65 and 2,575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.61, 6,493.65 and 2,575.10 is: 3,858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.61 : 6,493.65 = 2,575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.61/6,493.65 = 2,575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.61x = 6,493.65 × 2,575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.61x = 16,721,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,721,798.12/4,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.63

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