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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.22, 13,769.50 and 2,605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.22, 13,769.50 and 2,605.88 is: 3,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.22 : 13,769.50 = 2,605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.22/13,769.50 = 2,605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.22x = 13,769.50 × 2,605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.22x = 35,881,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,881,664.66/9,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.01

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