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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.61, 13,676.74 and 2,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.61, 13,676.74 and 2,877.58 is: 4,316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.61 : 13,676.74 = 2,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.61/13,676.74 = 2,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.61x = 13,676.74 × 2,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.61x = 39,355,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,355,913.49/9,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.95

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