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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.43, 6,176.12 and 2,486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.43, 6,176.12 and 2,486.17 is: 3,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.43 : 6,176.12 = 2,486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.43/6,176.12 = 2,486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.43x = 6,176.12 × 2,486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.43x = 15,354,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,354,879.55/4,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.93

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