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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.28, 9,259.53 and 2,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.28, 9,259.53 and 2,474.56 is: 3,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.28 : 9,259.53 = 2,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.28/9,259.53 = 2,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.28x = 9,259.53 × 2,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.28x = 22,913,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913,262.56/6,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.08

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