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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.27, 13,764.93 and 2,601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.27, 13,764.93 and 2,601.94 is: 3,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.27 : 13,764.93 = 2,601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.27/13,764.93 = 2,601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.27x = 13,764.93 × 2,601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.27x = 35,815,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,815,487.55/9,176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.05

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