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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.68, 6,444.32 and 2,573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.68, 6,444.32 and 2,573.88 is: 3,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.68 : 6,444.32 = 2,573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.68/6,444.32 = 2,573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.68x = 6,444.32 × 2,573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.68x = 16,586,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,906.36/4,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.04

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