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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.02, 9,250.24 and 5,140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.02, 9,250.24 and 5,140.66 is: 7,702.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.02 : 9,250.24 = 5,140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.02/9,250.24 = 5,140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.02x = 9,250.24 × 5,140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.02x = 47,552,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552,338.76/6,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.01

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