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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.03, 13,762.49 and 2,601.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.03, 13,762.49 and 2,601.21 is: 3,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.03 : 13,762.49 = 2,601.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.03/13,762.49 = 2,601.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.03x = 13,762.49 × 2,601.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.03x = 35,799,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,799,165.22/9,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.80

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