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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.20, 13,768.34 and 2,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.20, 13,768.34 and 2,604.54 is: 3,906.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.20 : 13,768.34 = 2,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.20/13,768.34 = 2,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.20x = 13,768.34 × 2,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.20x = 35,860,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,860,192.26/9,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.68

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