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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.30, 13,766.47 and 2,602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.30, 13,766.47 and 2,602.97 is: 3,904.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.30 : 13,766.47 = 2,602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.30/13,766.47 = 2,602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.30x = 13,766.47 × 2,602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.30x = 35,833,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,833,699.34/9,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.60

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