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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.05, 13,769.10 and 2,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.05, 13,769.10 and 2,604.72 is: 3,907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.05 : 13,769.10 = 2,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.05/13,769.10 = 2,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.05x = 13,769.10 × 2,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.05x = 35,864,650.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,864,650.15/9,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.23

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