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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.63, 13,767.94 and 2,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.63, 13,767.94 and 2,604.87 is: 3,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.63 : 13,767.94 = 2,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.63/13,767.94 = 2,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.63x = 13,767.94 × 2,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.63x = 35,863,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,863,693.87/9,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.30

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