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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.93, 13,766.61 and 2,938.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.93, 13,766.61 and 2,938.32 is: 4,407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.93 : 13,766.61 = 2,938.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.93/13,766.61 = 2,938.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.93x = 13,766.61 × 2,938.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.93x = 40,450,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,450,705.50/9,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.39

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