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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.36, 9,261.38 and 2,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.36, 9,261.38 and 2,014.68 is: 3,021.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.36 : 9,261.38 = 2,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.36/9,261.38 = 2,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.36x = 9,261.38 × 2,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.36x = 18,658,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,658,717.06/6,174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.97

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