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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.13, 13,762.69 and 2,601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.13, 13,762.69 and 2,601.37 is: 3,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.13 : 13,762.69 = 2,601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.13/13,762.69 = 2,601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.13x = 13,762.69 × 2,601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.13x = 35,801,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,801,848.89/9,175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.05

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