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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.34, 9,255.84 and 2,011.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.34, 9,255.84 and 2,011.78 is: 3,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.34 : 9,255.84 = 2,011.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.34/9,255.84 = 2,011.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.34x = 9,255.84 × 2,011.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.34x = 18,620,713.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,620,713.80/6,174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.82

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