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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.53, 6,295.19 and 2,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.53, 6,295.19 and 2,573.08 is: 3,550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.53 : 6,295.19 = 2,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.53/6,295.19 = 2,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.53x = 6,295.19 × 2,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.53x = 16,198,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198,027.49/4,562.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.23

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