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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.62, 9,257.98 and 2,666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.62, 9,257.98 and 2,666.91 is: 3,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.62 : 9,257.98 = 2,666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.62/9,257.98 = 2,666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.62x = 9,257.98 × 2,666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.62x = 24,690,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690,199.44/6,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.66

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