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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.83, 6,158.75 and 2,473.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.83, 6,158.75 and 2,473.43 is: 3,413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.83 : 6,158.75 = 2,473.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.83/6,158.75 = 2,473.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.83x = 6,158.75 × 2,473.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.83x = 15,233,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,258.59/4,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.36

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