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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.88, 6,445.18 and 2,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.88, 6,445.18 and 2,575.12 is: 3,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.88 : 6,445.18 = 2,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.88/6,445.18 = 2,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.88x = 6,445.18 × 2,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.88x = 16,597,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597,111.92/4,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.32

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