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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.28, 13,761.42 and 2,600.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.28, 13,761.42 and 2,600.47 is: 3,900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.28 : 13,761.42 = 2,600.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.28/13,761.42 = 2,600.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.28x = 13,761.42 × 2,600.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.28x = 35,786,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,786,159.87/9,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.71

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