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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.56, 6,308.72 and 2,475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.56, 6,308.72 and 2,475.68 is: 3,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.56 : 6,308.72 = 2,475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.56/6,308.72 = 2,475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.56x = 6,308.72 × 2,475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.56x = 15,618,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618,371.93/4,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.42

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