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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.62, 6,155.73 and 2,868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.62, 6,155.73 and 2,868.72 is: 3,957.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.62 : 6,155.73 = 2,868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.62/6,155.73 = 2,868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.62x = 6,155.73 × 2,868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.62x = 17,659,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659,065.77/4,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.11

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