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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.61, 6,444.06 and 2,573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.61, 6,444.06 and 2,573.73 is: 3,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.61 : 6,444.06 = 2,573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.61/6,444.06 = 2,573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.61x = 6,444.06 × 2,573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.61x = 16,585,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585,270.54/4,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.75

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