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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.90, 13,618.35 and 2,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.90, 13,618.35 and 2,505.60 is: 3,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.90 : 13,618.35 = 2,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.90/13,618.35 = 2,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.90x = 13,618.35 × 2,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.90x = 34,122,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122,137.76/9,078.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.40

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