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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.32, 6,443.66 and 2,573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.32, 6,443.66 and 2,573.43 is: 3,551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.32 : 6,443.66 = 2,573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.32/6,443.66 = 2,573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.32x = 6,443.66 × 2,573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.32x = 16,582,295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582,295.09/4,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.33

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