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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.13, 13,765.69 and 2,603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.13, 13,765.69 and 2,603.37 is: 3,905.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.13 : 13,765.69 = 2,603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.13/13,765.69 = 2,603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.13x = 13,765.69 × 2,603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.13x = 35,837,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,837,184.38/9,177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.05

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