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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.16, 13,769.25 and 2,604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.16, 13,769.25 and 2,604.81 is: 3,907.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.16 : 13,769.25 = 2,604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.16/13,769.25 = 2,604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.16x = 13,769.25 × 2,604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.16x = 35,866,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,866,280.09/9,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.36

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