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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.08, 9,261.22 and 2,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.08, 9,261.22 and 2,014.08 is: 3,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.08 : 9,261.22 = 2,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.08/9,261.22 = 2,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.08x = 9,261.22 × 2,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.08x = 18,652,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652,837.98/6,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.15

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