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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,653.65, 6,421.97 and 2,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,653.65, 6,421.97 and 2,557.73 is: 3,529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,653.65 : 6,421.97 = 2,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,653.65/6,421.97 = 2,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,653.65x = 6,421.97 × 2,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,653.65x = 16,425,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425,652.54/4,653.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.63

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