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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.86, 9,202.26 and 1,974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.86, 9,202.26 and 1,974.25 is: 2,961.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.86 : 9,202.26 = 1,974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.86/9,202.26 = 1,974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.86x = 9,202.26 × 1,974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.86x = 18,167,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167,561.81/6,133.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.85

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