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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.18, 9,259.38 and 2,274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.18, 9,259.38 and 2,274.63 is: 3,412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.18 : 9,259.38 = 2,274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.18/9,259.38 = 2,274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.18x = 9,259.38 × 2,274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.18x = 21,061,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,061,663.53/6,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.91

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