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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.87, 6,297.33 and 2,574.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.87, 6,297.33 and 2,574.51 is: 3,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.87 : 6,297.33 = 2,574.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.87/6,297.33 = 2,574.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.87x = 6,297.33 × 2,574.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.87x = 16,212,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212,539.06/4,563.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.37

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