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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.44, 13,763.16 and 2,601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.44, 13,763.16 and 2,601.68 is: 3,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.44 : 13,763.16 = 2,601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.44/13,763.16 = 2,601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.44x = 13,763.16 × 2,601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.44x = 35,807,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,807,362.76/9,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.52

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