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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.74, 6,441.36 and 2,571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.74, 6,441.36 and 2,571.88 is: 3,549.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.74 : 6,441.36 = 2,571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.74/6,441.36 = 2,571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.74x = 6,441.36 × 2,571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.74x = 16,566,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566,404.96/4,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.13

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