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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.51, 13,761.08 and 2,598.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.51, 13,761.08 and 2,598.75 is: 3,898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.51 : 13,761.08 = 2,598.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.51/13,761.08 = 2,598.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.51x = 13,761.08 × 2,598.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.51x = 35,761,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,761,593.66/9,172.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.78

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