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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.98, 6,442.89 and 2,573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.98, 6,442.89 and 2,573.11 is: 3,550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.98 : 6,442.89 = 2,573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.98/6,442.89 = 2,573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.98x = 6,442.89 × 2,573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.98x = 16,578,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,578,232.47/4,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.72

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