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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.77, 13,578.90 and 2,812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.77, 13,578.90 and 2,812.28 is: 4,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.77 : 13,578.90 = 2,812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.77/13,578.90 = 2,812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.77x = 13,578.90 × 2,812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.77x = 38,187,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,187,601.00/9,051.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.80

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