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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.14, 13,762.31 and 2,601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.14, 13,762.31 and 2,601.18 is: 3,901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.14 : 13,762.31 = 2,601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.14/13,762.31 = 2,601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.14x = 13,762.31 × 2,601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.14x = 35,798,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798,232.52/9,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.66

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