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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.50, 6,296.22 and 2,573.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.50, 6,296.22 and 2,573.07 is: 3,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.50 : 6,296.22 = 2,573.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.50/6,296.22 = 2,573.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.50x = 6,296.22 × 2,573.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.50x = 16,200,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,614.80/4,562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.82

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