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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.43, 13,771.17 and 2,606.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.43, 13,771.17 and 2,606.09 is: 3,909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.43 : 13,771.17 = 2,606.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.43/13,771.17 = 2,606.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.43x = 13,771.17 × 2,606.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.43x = 35,888,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,888,908.43/9,180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.28

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