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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.06, 6,440.61 and 2,571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.06, 6,440.61 and 2,571.14 is: 3,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.06 : 6,440.61 = 2,571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.06/6,440.61 = 2,571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.06x = 6,440.61 × 2,571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.06x = 16,559,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559,710.00/4,667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.21

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