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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.34, 6,443.67 and 2,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.34, 6,443.67 and 2,573.46 is: 3,551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.34 : 6,443.67 = 2,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.34/6,443.67 = 2,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.34x = 6,443.67 × 2,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.34x = 16,582,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582,527.00/4,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.37

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