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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.35, 6,162.08 and 2,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.35, 6,162.08 and 2,475.92 is: 3,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.35 : 6,162.08 = 2,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.35/6,162.08 = 2,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.35x = 6,162.08 × 2,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.35x = 15,256,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,256,820.14/4,465.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.71

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