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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.40, 9,249.97 and 3,050.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.40, 9,249.97 and 3,050.75 is: 4,570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.40 : 9,249.97 = 3,050.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.40/9,249.97 = 3,050.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.40x = 9,249.97 × 3,050.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.40x = 28,219,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,345.98/6,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.38

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