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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.02, 13,766.97 and 2,604.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.02, 13,766.97 and 2,604.21 is: 3,906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.02 : 13,766.97 = 2,604.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.02/13,766.97 = 2,604.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.02x = 13,766.97 × 2,604.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.02x = 35,852,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,852,080.94/9,178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.30

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