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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.92, 9,264.11 and 2,479.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.92, 9,264.11 and 2,479.74 is: 3,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.92 : 9,264.11 = 2,479.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.92/9,264.11 = 2,479.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.92x = 9,264.11 × 2,479.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.92x = 22,972,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,972,592.04/6,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.31

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