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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.43, 6,693.48 and 2,124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.43, 6,693.48 and 2,124.11 is: 3,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.43 : 6,693.48 = 2,124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.43/6,693.48 = 2,124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.43x = 6,693.48 × 2,124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.43x = 14,217,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217,687.80/4,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.09

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