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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.13, 13,578.24 and 2,812.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.13, 13,578.24 and 2,812.01 is: 4,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.13 : 13,578.24 = 2,812.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.13/13,578.24 = 2,812.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.13x = 13,578.24 × 2,812.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.13x = 38,182,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,182,146.66/9,052.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.03

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