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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.74, 9,258.05 and 2,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.74, 9,258.05 and 2,223.50 is: 3,335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.74 : 9,258.05 = 2,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.74/9,258.05 = 2,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.74x = 9,258.05 × 2,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.74x = 20,585,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585,273.01/6,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.41

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