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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.06, 9,374.54 and 2,974.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.06, 9,374.54 and 2,974.32 is: 4,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.06 : 9,374.54 = 2,974.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.06/9,374.54 = 2,974.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.06x = 9,374.54 × 2,974.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.06x = 27,882,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,882,866.94/6,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.51

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