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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.45, 13,768.94 and 2,605.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.45, 13,768.94 and 2,605.64 is: 3,908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.45 : 13,768.94 = 2,605.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.45/13,768.94 = 2,605.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.45x = 13,768.94 × 2,605.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.45x = 35,876,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,876,900.82/9,179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.39

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