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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.71, 9,261.27 and 2,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.71, 9,261.27 and 2,014.74 is: 3,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.71 : 9,261.27 = 2,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.71/9,261.27 = 2,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.71x = 9,261.27 × 2,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.71x = 18,659,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,051.12/6,175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.36

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