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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.56, 6,444.06 and 2,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.56, 6,444.06 and 2,573.64 is: 3,551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.56 : 6,444.06 = 2,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.56/6,444.06 = 2,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.56x = 6,444.06 × 2,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.56x = 16,584,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584,690.58/4,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.66

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