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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.73, 6,296.13 and 2,573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.73, 6,296.13 and 2,573.24 is: 3,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.73 : 6,296.13 = 2,573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.73/6,296.13 = 2,573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.73x = 6,296.13 × 2,573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.73x = 16,201,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,422.08/4,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.82

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