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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.56, 6,162.55 and 2,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.56, 6,162.55 and 2,476.20 is: 3,417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.56 : 6,162.55 = 2,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.56/6,162.55 = 2,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.56x = 6,162.55 × 2,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.56x = 15,259,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,259,700.12/4,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.20

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