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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.33, 9,262.86 and 2,885.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.33, 9,262.86 and 2,885.63 is: 4,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.33 : 9,262.86 = 2,885.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.33/9,262.86 = 2,885.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.33x = 9,262.86 × 2,885.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.33x = 26,729,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,729,129.57/6,174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.08

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