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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.66, 6,306.13 and 2,473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.66, 6,306.13 and 2,473.79 is: 3,413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.66 : 6,306.13 = 2,473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.66/6,306.13 = 2,473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.66x = 6,306.13 × 2,473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.66x = 15,600,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,600,003.62/4,569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.82

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