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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.74, 13,767.18 and 2,604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.74, 13,767.18 and 2,604.44 is: 3,906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.74 : 13,767.18 = 2,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.74/13,767.18 = 2,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.74x = 13,767.18 × 2,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.74x = 35,855,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,855,794.28/9,177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.82

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