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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.63, 9,264.98 and 2,887.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.63, 9,264.98 and 2,887.95 is: 4,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.63 : 9,264.98 = 2,887.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.63/9,264.98 = 2,887.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.63x = 9,264.98 × 2,887.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.63x = 26,756,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,756,840.95/6,174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.35

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