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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.60, 6,444.02 and 2,573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.60, 6,444.02 and 2,573.72 is: 3,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.60 : 6,444.02 = 2,573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.60/6,444.02 = 2,573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.60x = 6,444.02 × 2,573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.60x = 16,585,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585,103.15/4,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.72

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