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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.33, 13,763.52 and 2,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.33, 13,763.52 and 2,601 is: 3,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.33 : 13,763.52 = 2,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.33/13,763.52 = 2,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.33x = 13,763.52 × 2,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.33x = 35,798,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798,915.52/9,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.65

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