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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.94, 13,618.06 and 2,504.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.94, 13,618.06 and 2,504.95 is: 3,757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.94 : 13,618.06 = 2,504.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.94/13,618.06 = 2,504.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.94x = 13,618.06 × 2,504.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.94x = 34,112,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,112,478.78/9,078.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.32

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