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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.28, 6,309.72 and 2,476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.28, 6,309.72 and 2,476.36 is: 3,417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.28 : 6,309.72 = 2,476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.28/6,309.72 = 2,476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.28x = 6,309.72 × 2,476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.28x = 15,625,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625,138.22/4,572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.36

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