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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.93, 6,297.35 and 2,573.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.93, 6,297.35 and 2,573.98 is: 3,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.93 : 6,297.35 = 2,573.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.93/6,297.35 = 2,573.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.93x = 6,297.35 × 2,573.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.93x = 16,209,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209,224.34/4,562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.37

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