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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.53, 6,443.85 and 2,573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.53, 6,443.85 and 2,573.65 is: 3,551.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.53 : 6,443.85 = 2,573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.53/6,443.85 = 2,573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.53x = 6,443.85 × 2,573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.53x = 16,584,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584,214.55/4,669.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.58

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