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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.52, 13,523.90 and 2,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.52, 13,523.90 and 2,858.52 is: 4,288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.52 : 13,523.90 = 2,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.52/13,523.90 = 2,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.52x = 13,523.90 × 2,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.52x = 38,658,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,658,338.63/9,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.45

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