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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.71, 6,443.55 and 2,573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.71, 6,443.55 and 2,573.88 is: 3,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.71 : 6,443.55 = 2,573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.71/6,443.55 = 2,573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.71x = 6,443.55 × 2,573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.71x = 16,584,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584,924.47/4,669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.60

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