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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.47, 6,442.89 and 2,573.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.47, 6,442.89 and 2,573.00 is: 3,550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.47 : 6,442.89 = 2,573.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.47/6,442.89 = 2,573.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.47x = 6,442.89 × 2,573.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.47x = 16,577,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,577,552.74/4,668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.96

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