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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.64, 6,155.36 and 3,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.64, 6,155.36 and 3,062.96 is: 4,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.64 : 6,155.36 = 3,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.64/6,155.36 = 3,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.64x = 6,155.36 × 3,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.64x = 18,853,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853,621.47/4,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.77

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