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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.08, 6,157.15 and 2,472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.08, 6,157.15 and 2,472.13 is: 3,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.08 : 6,157.15 = 2,472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.08/6,157.15 = 2,472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.08x = 6,157.15 × 2,472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.08x = 15,221,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221,275.23/4,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.25

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