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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.08, 13,752.78 and 6,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.08, 13,752.78 and 6,701.52 is: 10,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.08 : 13,752.78 = 6,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.08/13,752.78 = 6,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.08x = 13,752.78 × 6,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.08x = 92,164,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,164,530.23/9,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.81

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