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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.56, 9,262.31 and 2,664.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.56, 9,262.31 and 2,664.65 is: 3,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.56 : 9,262.31 = 2,664.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.56/9,262.31 = 2,664.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.56x = 9,262.31 × 2,664.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.56x = 24,680,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680,814.34/6,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.18

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