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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.88, 13,766.81 and 2,604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.88, 13,766.81 and 2,604.12 is: 3,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.88 : 13,766.81 = 2,604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.88/13,766.81 = 2,604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.88x = 13,766.81 × 2,604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.88x = 35,850,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850,425.26/9,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.18

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