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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.23, 13,765.16 and 2,601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.23, 13,765.16 and 2,601.47 is: 3,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.23 : 13,765.16 = 2,601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.23/13,765.16 = 2,601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.23x = 13,765.16 × 2,601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.23x = 35,809,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809,568.95/9,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.85

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