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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171, 9,255 and 2,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171, 9,255 and 2,474.04 is: 3,710.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171 : 9,255 = 2,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171/9,255 = 2,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171x = 9,255 × 2,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171x = 22,897,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897,240.20/6,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.46

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