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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.52, 6,310.01 and 2,583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.52, 6,310.01 and 2,583.72 is: 3,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.52 : 6,310.01 = 2,583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.52/6,310.01 = 2,583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.52x = 6,310.01 × 2,583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.52x = 16,303,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303,305.50/4,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.50

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