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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.94, 13,766.10 and 2,603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.94, 13,766.10 and 2,603.66 is: 3,905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.94 : 13,766.10 = 2,603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.94/13,766.10 = 2,603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.94x = 13,766.10 × 2,603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.94x = 35,842,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,842,243.93/9,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.69

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