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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.50, 13,768.29 and 2,604.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.50, 13,768.29 and 2,604.09 is: 3,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.50 : 13,768.29 = 2,604.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.50/13,768.29 = 2,604.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.50x = 13,768.29 × 2,604.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.50x = 35,853,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,853,866.31/9,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.29

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