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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.31, 13,770.44 and 2,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.31, 13,770.44 and 2,606.50 is: 3,909.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.31 : 13,770.44 = 2,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.31/13,770.44 = 2,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.31x = 13,770.44 × 2,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.31x = 35,892,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,892,621.61/9,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.74

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