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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.65, 6,297.20 and 4,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.65, 6,297.20 and 4,034.65 is: 5,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.65 : 6,297.20 = 4,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.65/6,297.20 = 4,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.65x = 6,297.20 × 4,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.65x = 25,406,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,406,997.98/4,573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.08

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