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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.85, 9,262.57 and 2,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.85, 9,262.57 and 2,014.85 is: 3,022.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.85 : 9,262.57 = 2,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.85/9,262.57 = 2,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.85x = 9,262.57 × 2,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.85x = 18,662,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662,689.16/6,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.37

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