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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.09, 6,441.96 and 2,572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.09, 6,441.96 and 2,572.23 is: 3,549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.09 : 6,441.96 = 2,572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.09/6,441.96 = 2,572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.09x = 6,441.96 × 2,572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.09x = 16,570,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570,202.77/4,668.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.68

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