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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.73, 13,513.10 and 2,852.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.73, 13,513.10 and 2,852.25 is: 4,278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.73 : 13,513.10 = 2,852.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.73/13,513.10 = 2,852.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.73x = 13,513.10 × 2,852.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.73x = 38,542,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,542,725.21/9,008.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.38

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