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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.95, 9,174.47 and 2,604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.95, 9,174.47 and 2,604.81 is: 3,908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.95 : 9,174.47 = 2,604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.95/9,174.47 = 2,604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.95x = 9,174.47 × 2,604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.95x = 23,897,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897,738.18/6,114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.09

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