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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.48, 9,262.61 and 2,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.48, 9,262.61 and 2,013.46 is: 3,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.48 : 9,262.61 = 2,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.48/9,262.61 = 2,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.48x = 9,262.61 × 2,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.48x = 18,649,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,649,899.76/6,174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.48

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