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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.44, 13,764.96 and 2,604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.44, 13,764.96 and 2,604.04 is: 3,904.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.44 : 13,764.96 = 2,604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.44/13,764.96 = 2,604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.44x = 13,764.96 × 2,604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.44x = 35,844,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,844,506.44/9,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.87

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