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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.93, 6,163.23 and 2,476.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.93, 6,163.23 and 2,476.45 is: 3,417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.93 : 6,163.23 = 2,476.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.93/6,163.23 = 2,476.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.93x = 6,163.23 × 2,476.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.93x = 15,262,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262,903.21/4,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.63

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