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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.90, 13,762.38 and 2,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.90, 13,762.38 and 2,601.32 is: 3,901.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.90 : 13,762.38 = 2,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.90/13,762.38 = 2,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.90x = 13,762.38 × 2,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.90x = 35,800,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,285.53/9,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.13

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