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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.16, 9,261.48 and 2,276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.16, 9,261.48 and 2,276.48 is: 3,414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.16 : 9,261.48 = 2,276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.16/9,261.48 = 2,276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.16x = 9,261.48 × 2,276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.16x = 21,083,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083,573.99/6,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.81

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