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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.93, 6,443.42 and 2,573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.93, 6,443.42 and 2,573.06 is: 3,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.93 : 6,443.42 = 2,573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.93/6,443.42 = 2,573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.93x = 6,443.42 × 2,573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.93x = 16,579,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,579,261.18/4,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.98

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