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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.31, 13,762.94 and 2,601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.31, 13,762.94 and 2,601.50 is: 3,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.31 : 13,762.94 = 2,601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.31/13,762.94 = 2,601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.31x = 13,762.94 × 2,601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.31x = 35,804,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,804,206.59/9,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.24

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