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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.67, 6,176.31 and 2,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.67, 6,176.31 and 2,486.16 is: 3,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.67 : 6,176.31 = 2,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.67/6,176.31 = 2,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.67x = 6,176.31 × 2,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.67x = 15,355,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,294.87/4,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.84

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