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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.07, 13,762.60 and 2,601.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.07, 13,762.60 and 2,601.31 is: 3,901.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.07 : 13,762.60 = 2,601.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.07/13,762.60 = 2,601.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.07x = 13,762.60 × 2,601.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.07x = 35,800,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,748.10/9,175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.96

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