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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.52, 13,559.51 and 2,883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.52, 13,559.51 and 2,883.52 is: 4,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.52 : 13,559.51 = 2,883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.52/13,559.51 = 2,883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.52x = 13,559.51 × 2,883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.52x = 39,099,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099,091.59/9,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.35

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