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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.74, 6,173.67 and 2,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.74, 6,173.67 and 2,471.50 is: 3,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.74 : 6,173.67 = 2,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.74/6,173.67 = 2,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.74x = 6,173.67 × 2,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.74x = 15,258,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258,225.41/4,115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.29

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