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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.84, 6,022.82 and 2,572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.84, 6,022.82 and 2,572.38 is: 3,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.84 : 6,022.82 = 2,572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.84/6,022.82 = 2,572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.84x = 6,022.82 × 2,572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.84x = 15,492,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492,981.71/4,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.68

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