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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.75, 6,156.03 and 2,783.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.75, 6,156.03 and 2,783.35 is: 3,839.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.75 : 6,156.03 = 2,783.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.75/6,156.03 = 2,783.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.75x = 6,156.03 × 2,783.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.75x = 17,134,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134,386.10/4,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.42

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