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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.08, 13,770.96 and 4,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.08, 13,770.96 and 4,562.40 is: 6,845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.08 : 13,770.96 = 4,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.08/13,770.96 = 4,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.08x = 13,770.96 × 4,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.08x = 62,828,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,828,627.90/9,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.51

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