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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.49, 13,764.69 and 2,602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.49, 13,764.69 and 2,602.62 is: 3,903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.49 : 13,764.69 = 2,602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.49/13,764.69 = 2,602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.49x = 13,764.69 × 2,602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.49x = 35,824,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,824,257.49/9,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.92

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