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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.63, 13,766.56 and 2,603.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.63, 13,766.56 and 2,603.81 is: 3,905.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.63 : 13,766.56 = 2,603.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.63/13,766.56 = 2,603.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.63x = 13,766.56 × 2,603.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.63x = 35,845,506.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,845,506.59/9,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.75

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