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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.04, 9,258.18 and 2,472.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.04, 9,258.18 and 2,472.58 is: 3,709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.04 : 9,258.18 = 2,472.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.04/9,258.18 = 2,472.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.04x = 9,258.18 × 2,472.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.04x = 22,891,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,891,590.70/6,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.52

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