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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.86, 13,767.12 and 2,939.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.86, 13,767.12 and 2,939.52 is: 4,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.86 : 13,767.12 = 2,939.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.86/13,767.12 = 2,939.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.86x = 13,767.12 × 2,939.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.86x = 40,468,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,468,724.58/9,178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.91

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