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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.67, 6,162.82 and 2,476.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.67, 6,162.82 and 2,476.23 is: 3,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.67 : 6,162.82 = 2,476.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.67/6,162.82 = 2,476.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.67x = 6,162.82 × 2,476.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.67x = 15,260,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260,530.47/4,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.30

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