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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.47, 6,143.00 and 2,462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.47, 6,143.00 and 2,462.11 is: 3,397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.47 : 6,143.00 = 2,462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.47/6,143.00 = 2,462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.47x = 6,143.00 × 2,462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.47x = 15,124,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,714.06/4,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.69

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