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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.76, 6,441.39 and 2,571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.76, 6,441.39 and 2,571.75 is: 3,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.76 : 6,441.39 = 2,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.76/6,441.39 = 2,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.76x = 6,441.39 × 2,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.76x = 16,565,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,644.73/4,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.95

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