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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.94, 13,765.40 and 2,603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.94, 13,765.40 and 2,603.18 is: 3,904.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.94 : 13,765.40 = 2,603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.94/13,765.40 = 2,603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.94x = 13,765.40 × 2,603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.94x = 35,833,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,833,854.89/9,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.77

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