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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.74, 9,451.52 and 2,974.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.74, 9,451.52 and 2,974.47 is: 4,457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.74 : 9,451.52 = 2,974.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.74/9,451.52 = 2,974.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.74x = 9,451.52 × 2,974.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.74x = 28,113,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,113,270.35/6,306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.65

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