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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.74, 13,768.68 and 2,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.74, 13,768.68 and 2,605.44 is: 3,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.74 : 13,768.68 = 2,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.74/13,768.68 = 2,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.74x = 13,768.68 × 2,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.74x = 35,873,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873,469.62/9,178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.32

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