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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278, 9,417 and 2,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278, 9,417 and 2,174 is: 3,261

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278 : 9,417 = 2,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278/9,417 = 2,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278x = 9,417 × 2,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278x = 20,472,558
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472,558/6,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261

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