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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,617.64, 9,924.35 and 2,174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,617.64, 9,924.35 and 2,174.28 is: 3,260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,617.64 : 9,924.35 = 2,174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,617.64/9,924.35 = 2,174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,617.64x = 9,924.35 × 2,174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,617.64x = 21,578,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578,302.17/6,617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.73

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