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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.91, 6,296.67 and 2,573.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.91, 6,296.67 and 2,573.37 is: 3,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.91 : 6,296.67 = 2,573.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.91/6,296.67 = 2,573.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.91x = 6,296.67 × 2,573.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.91x = 16,203,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,661.68/4,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.17

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