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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.95, 13,766.69 and 2,604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.95, 13,766.69 and 2,604.14 is: 3,906.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.95 : 13,766.69 = 2,604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.95/13,766.69 = 2,604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.95x = 13,766.69 × 2,604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.95x = 35,850,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850,388.10/9,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.14

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