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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.13, 13,767.19 and 2,604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.13, 13,767.19 and 2,604.37 is: 3,906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.13 : 13,767.19 = 2,604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.13/13,767.19 = 2,604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.13x = 13,767.19 × 2,604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.13x = 35,854,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854,856.62/9,178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.55

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