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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.46, 13,761.23 and 2,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.46, 13,761.23 and 2,601.70 is: 3,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.46 : 13,761.23 = 2,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.46/13,761.23 = 2,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.46x = 13,761.23 × 2,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.46x = 35,802,544.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802,544.68/9,175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.99

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