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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.56, 9,261.63 and 2,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.56, 9,261.63 and 2,883.14 is: 4,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.56 : 9,261.63 = 2,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.56/9,261.63 = 2,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.56x = 9,261.63 × 2,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.56x = 26,702,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,575.92/6,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.61

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