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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.27, 6,297.45 and 2,573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.27, 6,297.45 and 2,573.91 is: 3,552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.27 : 6,297.45 = 2,573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.27/6,297.45 = 2,573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.27x = 6,297.45 × 2,573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.27x = 16,209,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209,059.88/4,563.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.07

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