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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.62, 6,695.28 and 2,124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.62, 6,695.28 and 2,124.42 is: 3,187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.62 : 6,695.28 = 2,124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.62/6,695.28 = 2,124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.62x = 6,695.28 × 2,124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.62x = 14,223,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,586.74/4,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.27

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