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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.72, 6,296.58 and 2,573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.72, 6,296.58 and 2,573.33 is: 3,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.72 : 6,296.58 = 2,573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.72/6,296.58 = 2,573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.72x = 6,296.58 × 2,573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.72x = 16,203,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,146.73/4,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.21

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