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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.46, 13,769.87 and 2,606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.46, 13,769.87 and 2,606.18 is: 3,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.46 : 13,769.87 = 2,606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.46/13,769.87 = 2,606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.46x = 13,769.87 × 2,606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.46x = 35,886,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,886,677.92/9,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.45

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