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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.63, 9,255.26 and 2,476.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.63, 9,255.26 and 2,476.17 is: 3,711.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.63 : 9,255.26 = 2,476.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.63/9,255.26 = 2,476.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.63x = 9,255.26 × 2,476.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.63x = 22,917,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,917,603.34/6,174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.58

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