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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.06, 9,261.56 and 2,664.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.06, 9,261.56 and 2,664.15 is: 3,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.06 : 9,261.56 = 2,664.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.06/9,261.56 = 2,664.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.06x = 9,261.56 × 2,664.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.06x = 24,674,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,674,185.07/6,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.43

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