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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.70, 6,312.04 and 2,584.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.70, 6,312.04 and 2,584.62 is: 3,566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.70 : 6,312.04 = 2,584.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.70/6,312.04 = 2,584.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.70x = 6,312.04 × 2,584.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.70x = 16,314,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314,224.82/4,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.96

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