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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.68, 13,768.02 and 3,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.68, 13,768.02 and 3,022.68 is: 4,534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.68 : 13,768.02 = 3,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.68/13,768.02 = 3,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.68x = 13,768.02 × 3,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.68x = 41,616,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,616,318.69/9,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.02

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