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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.16, 9,262.70 and 2,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.16, 9,262.70 and 2,474.74 is: 3,712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.16 : 9,262.70 = 2,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.16/9,262.70 = 2,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.16x = 9,262.70 × 2,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.16x = 22,922,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,715.51/6,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.09

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