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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.84, 13,756.94 and 3,628.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.84, 13,756.94 and 3,628.78 is: 5,439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.84 : 13,756.94 = 3,628.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.84/13,756.94 = 3,628.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.84x = 13,756.94 × 3,628.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.84x = 49,920,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,920,908.73/9,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.29

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