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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.77, 6,309.04 and 2,475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.77, 6,309.04 and 2,475.89 is: 3,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.77 : 6,309.04 = 2,475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.77/6,309.04 = 2,475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.77x = 6,309.04 × 2,475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.77x = 15,620,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,620,497.36/4,571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.73

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