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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.06, 9,261.21 and 2,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.06, 9,261.21 and 2,425.68 is: 3,638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.06 : 9,261.21 = 2,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.06/9,261.21 = 2,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.06x = 9,261.21 × 2,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.06x = 22,464,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,731.87/6,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.57

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