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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.81, 6,023.10 and 2,572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.81, 6,023.10 and 2,572.44 is: 3,549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.81 : 6,023.10 = 2,572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.81/6,023.10 = 2,572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.81x = 6,023.10 × 2,572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.81x = 15,494,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,494,063.36/4,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.77

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