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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.41, 13,771.13 and 2,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.41, 13,771.13 and 2,606.06 is: 3,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.41 : 13,771.13 = 2,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.41/13,771.13 = 2,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.41x = 13,771.13 × 2,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.41x = 35,888,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,888,412.45/9,180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.24

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