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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.58, 9,258.72 and 2,011.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.58, 9,258.72 and 2,011.92 is: 3,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.58 : 9,258.72 = 2,011.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.58/9,258.72 = 2,011.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.58x = 9,258.72 × 2,011.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.58x = 18,627,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,803.94/6,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.85

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