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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180, 13,767.94 and 2,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180, 13,767.94 and 2,606.04 is: 3,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180 : 13,767.94 = 2,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180/13,767.94 = 2,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180x = 13,767.94 × 2,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180x = 35,879,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,879,802.36/9,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.48

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