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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.51, 9,261.54 and 2,475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.51, 9,261.54 and 2,475.74 is: 3,713.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.51 : 9,261.54 = 2,475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.51/9,261.54 = 2,475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.51x = 9,261.54 × 2,475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.51x = 22,929,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,188.19/6,174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.53

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