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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.48, 13,761.19 and 2,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.48, 13,761.19 and 2,601.52 is: 3,901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.48 : 13,761.19 = 2,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.48/13,761.19 = 2,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.48x = 13,761.19 × 2,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.48x = 35,800,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,011.01/9,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.70

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