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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.79, 13,764.83 and 2,601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.79, 13,764.83 and 2,601.96 is: 3,903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.79 : 13,764.83 = 2,601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.79/13,764.83 = 2,601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.79x = 13,764.83 × 2,601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.79x = 35,815,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,815,524.06/9,175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.27

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