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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.16, 5,993.42 and 2,573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.16, 5,993.42 and 2,573.72 is: 3,551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.16 : 5,993.42 = 2,573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.16/5,993.42 = 2,573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.16x = 5,993.42 × 2,573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.16x = 15,425,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,342.09/4,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.64

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