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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.84, 6,865.74 and 4,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.84, 6,865.74 and 4,364.04 is: 6,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.84 : 6,865.74 = 4,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.84/6,865.74 = 4,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.84x = 6,865.74 × 4,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.84x = 29,962,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962,363.99/4,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.24

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