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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.46, 9,258.96 and 2,474.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.46, 9,258.96 and 2,474.13 is: 3,713.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.46 : 9,258.96 = 2,474.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.46/9,258.96 = 2,474.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.46x = 9,258.96 × 2,474.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.46x = 22,907,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,870.70/6,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.11

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