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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.51, 13,762.58 and 2,599.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.51, 13,762.58 and 2,599.75 is: 3,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.51 : 13,762.58 = 2,599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.51/13,762.58 = 2,599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.51x = 13,762.58 × 2,599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.51x = 35,779,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,779,267.36/9,173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.28

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