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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.81, 13,766.68 and 2,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.81, 13,766.68 and 2,604 is: 3,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.81 : 13,766.68 = 2,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.81/13,766.68 = 2,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.81x = 13,766.68 × 2,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.81x = 35,848,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,848,434.72/9,177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.99

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