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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.20, 9,260.06 and 2,474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.20, 9,260.06 and 2,474.78 is: 3,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.20 : 9,260.06 = 2,474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.20/9,260.06 = 2,474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.20x = 9,260.06 × 2,474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.20x = 22,916,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,916,552.61/6,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.07

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