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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.62, 13,763.43 and 2,600.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.62, 13,763.43 and 2,600.99 is: 3,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.62 : 13,763.43 = 2,600.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.62/13,763.43 = 2,600.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.62x = 13,763.43 × 2,600.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.62x = 35,798,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798,474.98/9,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.48

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