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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.82, 13,576.32 and 2,478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.82, 13,576.32 and 2,478.52 is: 3,717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.82 : 13,576.32 = 2,478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.82/13,576.32 = 2,478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.82x = 13,576.32 × 2,478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.82x = 33,649,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649,180.65/9,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.39

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