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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.80, 13,768.77 and 2,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.80, 13,768.77 and 2,605.50 is: 3,908.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.80 : 13,768.77 = 2,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.80/13,768.77 = 2,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.80x = 13,768.77 × 2,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.80x = 35,874,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,874,530.24/9,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.41

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