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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.53, 4,775.09 and 3,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.53, 4,775.09 and 3,062.72 is: 4,223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.53 : 4,775.09 = 3,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.53/4,775.09 = 3,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.53x = 4,775.09 × 3,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.53x = 14,624,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,624,763.64/3,462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.72

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