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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.70, 6,296.33 and 2,573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.70, 6,296.33 and 2,573.43 is: 3,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.70 : 6,296.33 = 2,573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.70/6,296.33 = 2,573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.70x = 6,296.33 × 2,573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.70x = 16,203,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,151.64/4,562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.22

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