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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.78, 9,257.97 and 2,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.78, 9,257.97 and 2,277.06 is: 3,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.78 : 9,257.97 = 2,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.78/9,257.97 = 2,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.78x = 9,257.97 × 2,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.78x = 21,080,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080,953.17/6,174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.04

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