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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.21, 9,261.93 and 2,014.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.21, 9,261.93 and 2,014.05 is: 3,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.21 : 9,261.93 = 2,014.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.21/9,261.93 = 2,014.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.21x = 9,261.93 × 2,014.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.21x = 18,653,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,653,990.12/6,174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.28

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