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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.52, 13,514.92 and 2,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.52, 13,514.92 and 2,852.52 is: 4,279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.52 : 13,514.92 = 2,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.52/13,514.92 = 2,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.52x = 13,514.92 × 2,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.52x = 38,551,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551,579.60/9,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.46

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