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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.41, 13,763.26 and 2,601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.41, 13,763.26 and 2,601.61 is: 3,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.41 : 13,763.26 = 2,601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.41/13,763.26 = 2,601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.41x = 13,763.26 × 2,601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.41x = 35,806,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,806,634.85/9,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.46

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