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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.62, 6,633.22 and 2,943.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.62, 6,633.22 and 2,943.62 is: 4,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.62 : 6,633.22 = 2,943.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.62/6,633.22 = 2,943.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.62x = 6,633.22 × 2,943.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.62x = 19,525,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525,679.06/4,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.25

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