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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.65, 13,763.22 and 2,601.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.65, 13,763.22 and 2,601.75 is: 3,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.65 : 13,763.22 = 2,601.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.65/13,763.22 = 2,601.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.65x = 13,763.22 × 2,601.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.65x = 35,808,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808,457.64/9,175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.55

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