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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.01, 6,441.55 and 2,572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.01, 6,441.55 and 2,572.13 is: 3,549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.01 : 6,441.55 = 2,572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.01/6,441.55 = 2,572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.01x = 6,441.55 × 2,572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.01x = 16,568,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568,504.00/4,668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.37

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