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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.53, 13,763.87 and 2,513.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.53, 13,763.87 and 2,513.62 is: 3,770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.53 : 13,763.87 = 2,513.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.53/13,763.87 = 2,513.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.53x = 13,763.87 × 2,513.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.53x = 34,597,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,597,138.91/9,176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.18

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