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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.96, 6,158.88 and 2,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.96, 6,158.88 and 2,473.52 is: 3,413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.96 : 6,158.88 = 2,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.96/6,158.88 = 2,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.96x = 6,158.88 × 2,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.96x = 15,234,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,112.86/4,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.45

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