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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.67, 6,635.91 and 1,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.67, 6,635.91 and 1,462.13 is: 2,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.67 : 6,635.91 = 1,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.67/6,635.91 = 1,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.67x = 6,635.91 × 1,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.67x = 9,702,529.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,529.91/4,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.32

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