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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.47, 6,021.92 and 2,572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.47, 6,021.92 and 2,572.02 is: 3,548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.47 : 6,021.92 = 2,572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.47/6,021.92 = 2,572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.47x = 6,021.92 × 2,572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.47x = 15,488,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488,491.19/4,364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.77

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