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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.78, 13,514.13 and 2,853.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.78, 13,514.13 and 2,853.78 is: 4,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.78 : 13,514.13 = 2,853.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.78/13,514.13 = 2,853.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.78x = 13,514.13 × 2,853.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.78x = 38,566,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,566,353.91/9,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.50

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