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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.90, 13,759.65 and 2,601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.90, 13,759.65 and 2,601.66 is: 3,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.90 : 13,759.65 = 2,601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.90/13,759.65 = 2,601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.90x = 13,759.65 × 2,601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.90x = 35,797,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,797,931.02/9,174.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.72

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