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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.62, 6,162.55 and 2,476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.62, 6,162.55 and 2,476.13 is: 3,417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.62 : 6,162.55 = 2,476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.62/6,162.55 = 2,476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.62x = 6,162.55 × 2,476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.62x = 15,259,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,259,231.74/4,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.05

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