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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.92, 9,263.64 and 2,279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.92, 9,263.64 and 2,279.36 is: 3,419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.92 : 9,263.64 = 2,279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.92/9,263.64 = 2,279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.92x = 9,263.64 × 2,279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.92x = 21,115,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115,170.47/6,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.51

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