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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.63, 9,250.28 and 3,050.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.63, 9,250.28 and 3,050.99 is: 4,570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.63 : 9,250.28 = 3,050.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.63/9,250.28 = 3,050.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.63x = 9,250.28 × 3,050.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.63x = 28,222,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222,450.27/6,174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.71

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