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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.98, 9,253.18 and 3,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.98, 9,253.18 and 3,707.11 is: 5,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.98 : 9,253.18 = 3,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.98/9,253.18 = 3,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.98x = 9,253.18 × 3,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.98x = 34,302,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,302,556.11/6,174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.09

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