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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.29, 13,767.08 and 2,603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.29, 13,767.08 and 2,603.46 is: 3,905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.29 : 13,767.08 = 2,603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.29/13,767.08 = 2,603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.29x = 13,767.08 × 2,603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.29x = 35,842,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,842,029.08/9,177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.52

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