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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.62, 6,155.36 and 3,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.62, 6,155.36 and 3,062.94 is: 4,224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.62 : 6,155.36 = 3,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.62/6,155.36 = 3,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.62x = 6,155.36 × 3,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.62x = 18,853,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853,498.36/4,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.76

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