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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.71, 9,262.58 and 2,014.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.71, 9,262.58 and 2,014.63 is: 3,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.71 : 9,262.58 = 2,014.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.71/9,262.58 = 2,014.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.71x = 9,262.58 × 2,014.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.71x = 18,660,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,660,671.55/6,174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.11

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