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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.33, 13,764.04 and 2,603.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.33, 13,764.04 and 2,603.57 is: 3,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.33 : 13,764.04 = 2,603.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.33/13,764.04 = 2,603.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.33x = 13,764.04 × 2,603.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.33x = 35,835,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,835,669.52/9,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.80

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