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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.04, 9,261.06 and 2,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.04, 9,261.06 and 2,072.92 is: 3,109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.04 : 9,261.06 = 2,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.04/9,261.06 = 2,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.04x = 9,261.06 × 2,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.04x = 19,197,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,197,436.50/6,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.38

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