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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.37, 6,443.72 and 2,573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.37, 6,443.72 and 2,573.49 is: 3,551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.37 : 6,443.72 = 2,573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.37/6,443.72 = 2,573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.37x = 6,443.72 × 2,573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.37x = 16,582,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582,836.12/4,669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.41

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