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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.27, 6,163.19 and 2,476.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.27, 6,163.19 and 2,476.71 is: 3,417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.27 : 6,163.19 = 2,476.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.27/6,163.19 = 2,476.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.27x = 6,163.19 × 2,476.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.27x = 15,264,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,264,421.92/4,466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.72

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