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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.81, 9,261.30 and 2,278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.81, 9,261.30 and 2,278.32 is: 3,417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.81 : 9,261.30 = 2,278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.81/9,261.30 = 2,278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.81x = 9,261.30 × 2,278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.81x = 21,100,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,100,205.02/6,174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.14

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