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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.95, 9,262.71 and 2,014.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.95, 9,262.71 and 2,014.95 is: 3,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.95 : 9,262.71 = 2,014.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.95/9,262.71 = 2,014.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.95x = 9,262.71 × 2,014.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.95x = 18,663,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663,897.51/6,174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.52

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