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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.06, 13,760.70 and 2,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.06, 13,760.70 and 2,601.10 is: 3,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.06 : 13,760.70 = 2,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.06/13,760.70 = 2,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.06x = 13,760.70 × 2,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.06x = 35,792,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,792,956.77/9,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.11

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